Curriculum

WITH

Alignment of

The Creative Curriculum®

for Preschool

Alignment of The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool

with

New York State Prekindergarten Foundation for the Common Core

This document aligns the content in New York State Prekindergarten Foundation for the Common Core

with the goals and ideals of The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool. The Creative Curriculum

® for

Preschool is a comprehensive, research-based curriculum designed to help educators at all levels of

experience plan and implement a developmentally appropriate, content-rich program for children with

diverse backgrounds and skill levels.

References

New York State Education Department. (2011). New York state prekindergarten foundation for the

Common Core. Albany: NY: Author. Retrieved from

http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/common_core_standards/pdfdocs/nyslsprek.pdf

Teaching Strategies, LLC. (2010). The Creative Curriculum® for preschool. Washington, DC: Author.

Table of Contents

Teaching Guides

Balls Study 1 – 34

Beginning the Year 35 – 71

Buildings Study 72 – 108

Clothes Study 109 – 143

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study 144 – 174

Trees Study 175 – 229

Daily Resources

Book Discussion Cards 230 – 232

Intentional Teaching Cards 233 – 278

Mighty Minutes 279 – 299

Balls Study

State: New York State PreK Foundation for the Common Core

Subject: Early Childhood Education

Grade: Ages 3-5

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.1. Approaches to Learning

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Engagement

STANDARD PK.1.1. Actively and confidently engages in play as a means of exploration and learning.

EXPECTATION PK.1.1.e) Uses “trial and error” method to figure out a task, problem, etc. Balls Study p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Engagement

STANDARD PK.1.2. Actively engages in problem solving.

EXPECTATION PK.1.2.a) Identifies a problem and tries to solve it independently. Balls Study p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.1.2.b) Attempts multiple ways to solve a problem. Balls Study p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.1.2.c) Communicates more than one solution to a problem. Balls Study p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.1.2.d) Engages with peers and adults to solve problems. Balls Study p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Creativity and Imagination

STANDARD PK.1.3. Approaches tasks, activities and problems with creativity, imagination and/or willingness to try new experiences or activities.

EXPECTATION PK.1.3.b) Identifies additional materials to complete a task. Balls Study p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.1.3.e) Seeks out connections, relations and assistance from peers and adults to complete a task. Balls Study p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.1.3.f) Communicates more than one solution to a problem. Balls Study p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.2. Physical Development and Health

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Physical Development

STANDARD PK.2.2. Uses sensory information to plan and carry out movements.

EXPECTATION PK.2.2.a) Demonstrates appropriate body awareness when moving in different

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spaces. Balls Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Choice Time p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Choice Time p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 61 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 63 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time

EXPECTATION PK.2.2.c) Demonstrates awareness of spatial boundaries and the ability to work within them. Balls Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Choice Time p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Choice Time p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 61 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 63 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Physical Development

STANDARD PK.2.3. Demonstrates coordination and control of large muscles.

EXPECTATION PK.2.3.a) Displays an upright posture when standing or seated. Balls Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Choice Time p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Choice Time p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 61 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 63 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time

EXPECTATION PK.2.3.b) Maintains balance during sitting, standing, and movement activities. Balls Study p. 35 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 43 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 61 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 83 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experience

EXPECTATION PK.2.3.c) Runs, jumps, walks in a straight line, and hops on one foot. Balls Study p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences

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p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 43 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 61 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences

EXPECTATION PK.2.3.d) Climbs stairs using alternating feet. Balls Study p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 43 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 61 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Physical Development

STANDARD PK.2.4. Combines a sequence of large motor skills with and without the use of equipment.

EXPECTATION PK.2.4.b) Peddles a tricycle. Balls Study p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 43 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 61 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences

EXPECTATION PK.2.4.c) Throws, catches or kicks a large, light-weight ball (8” - 10”). Balls Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Choice Time p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Choice Time p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Choice Time p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Choice Time p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Choice Time p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 35 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group

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p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 43 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 51 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 4 Choice Time p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Choice Time p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Small Group p. 61 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 63 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 70 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group p. 84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Choice Time p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Choice Time p.47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p.53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p.67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p.70 Investigation 5 Day 5 Choice Time

EXPECTATION PK.2.4.d) Participates in a series of large motor movements or activities such as, dancing, follow the leader, or Simon Says. Balls Study p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Physical Fitness

STANDARD PK.2.6. Engages in a variety of physical fitness activities.

EXPECTATION PK.2.6.a) Engages in large motor activities (e.g., marching, hopping, running, jumping, dancing) in increasingly longer periods of time as skill and endurance develops. Balls Study p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 43 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 61 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences

EXPECTATION PK.2.6.b) Explores, practices, and performs skill sets: throwing, pushing, pulling, catching, balancing, etc. Balls Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Choice Time p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Choice Time p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time

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p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Choice Time p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Choice Time p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Choice Time p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 35 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 43 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 51 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 4 Choice Time p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Choice Time p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Small Group p. 61 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 63 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 70 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group p. 83 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experience p. 84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Choice Time p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Choice Time p.47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p.53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p.67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p.70 Investigation 5 Day 5 Choice Time

EXPECTATION PK.2.6.d) Participates in activities to promote balance and flexibility. Balls Study p. 35 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 43 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences

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p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 61 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 83 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experience

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.3. Social and Emotional Development

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Accountability

STANDARD PK.3.6. Understands and follows routines and rules.

EXPECTATION PK.3.6.a) Displays an understanding of the purpose of rules. Balls Study p. 52 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 83 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experience

EXPECTATION PK.3.6.b) Engages easily in routine activities (e.g., story time, snack time, circle time). Balls Study p. 52 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 83 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experience

EXPECTATION PK.3.6.d) With assistance, understands that breaking rules have a consequence. Balls Study p. 52 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 83 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experience

EXPECTATION PK.3.6.e) Applies rules in new, but similar situations. Balls Study p. 52 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 83 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experience

EXPECTATION PK.3.6.f) Demonstrates the ability to create new rules for different situations. Balls Study p. 52 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 83 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experience

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.4. Communication, Language, and Literacy

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Motivation

STANDARD PK.4.1. Demonstrate that they are motivated to communicate.

EXPECTATION PK.4.1.a) Participates in small or large group activities for story telling, singing or finger plays. Balls Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 17 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 19 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large Group p. 22 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Read-Aloud

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p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 50 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 52 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 54 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 63 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 70 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group p. 85 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 85 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Mighty Minutes p.15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Small Group p.68 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p.84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Groups

EXPECTATION PK.4.1.b) Asks questions. Balls Study p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Choice Time p. 17 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 22 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 52 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 54 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.1.c) Listens attentively for a variety of purposes (e.g., for enjoyment; to gain information; to perform a task; to learn what happened; to follow directions). Balls Study p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 51 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 52 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 63 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.1.d) Initiates conversations, both verbally and nonverbally, about things around them. Balls Study p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.1.e) Nods or gives non verbal cues that he is understanding. Balls Study

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p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Read-Aloud

EXPECTATION PK.4.1.f) Maintains eye contact when trying to interact with a peer or adult. Balls Study p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Read-Aloud

EXPECTATION PK.4.1.g) Makes choices about how to communicate the ideas he wants to share (e.g., gestures, scribbles, sign language, speaking). Balls Study p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Read-Aloud

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Background Knowledge

STANDARD PK.4.2. Demonstrates he/she is building background knowledge.

EXPECTATION PK.4.2.a) Asks questions related to a particular item, event or experience. Balls Study p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Choice Time p. 17 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 22 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 52 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 54 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.2.c) Uses new vocabulary correctly. Balls Study p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.2.d) Makes comparisons to words and concepts already known. Balls Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Choice Time p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 17 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 17 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 19 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 19 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large Group p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 22 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Choice Time p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Choice Time p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group

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p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 50 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 51 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 51 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 52 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 53 Investigartion 4 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 54 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 4 Choice Time p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Choice Time p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group Roundup p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Small Group p. 61 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 63 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 63 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 63 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 70 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Choice Time p.47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p.53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p.67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p.84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Groups

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Viewing

STANDARD PK.4.3. Demonstrates that he/she understand what they observe.

EXPECTATION PK.4.3.a) Uses vocabulary relevant to observations. Balls Study p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.3.b) Identifies emotions by observing faces in pictures and faces of peers and adults. Balls Study p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Read-Aloud

EXPECTATION PK.4.3.c) Asks questions related to visual text and observations. Balls Study

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p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Choice Time p. 17 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 22 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 52 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 54 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.3.d) Makes inferences and draws conclusions based on information from visual text. Balls Study p. 15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 19 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 51 Investigation 4 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Read-Aloud

EXPECTATION PK.4.3.e) Begins to identify relevant and irrelevant information, pictures, and symbols related to a familiar topic. Balls Study p. 15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 19 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 51 Investigation 4 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 52 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 63 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Representing

STANDARD PK.4.4. Demonstrates his/her ability to express ideas using a variety of methods.

EXPECTATION PK.4.4.a) Uses facial expressions, body language, gestures, and sign language to express ideas. Balls Study p. 15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Small Group p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 49 Investigation 4 Outdoor Experience p. 50 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 51 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 61 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group p.53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group

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p.70 Investigation 5 Day 5 Choice Time

EXPECTATION PK.4.4.b) Uses existing objects to represent desired or imagined objects in play or other purposeful way (e.g., plastic banana for a telephone). Balls Study p. 17 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 19 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large Group p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 54 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 63 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Mighty Minutes p.68 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p.84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Groups

EXPECTATION PK.4.4.c) Uses visual media to represent an actual experience. Balls Study p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 52 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Choice Time p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Small Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Read-Aloud

EXPECTATION PK.4.4.d) Reviews and reflects on his/her own representations. Balls Study p. 17 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 17 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 19 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Small Group p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Small Group p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group

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p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 35 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 43 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 49 Investigation 4 Outdoor Experience p. 51 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 52 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 53 Investigartion 4 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 54 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 4 Choice Time p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Small Group p. 61 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group p. 85 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group p.15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Small Group p.70 Investigation 5 Day 5 Choice Time

EXPECTATION PK.4.4.e) Writes and draws spontaneously to communicate meaning with peers or adults during play. Balls Study p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Choice Time p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Small Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Vocabulary

STANDARD PK.4.5. Demonstrates a growing receptive vocabulary.

EXPECTATION PK.4.5.a) Understands and follows spoken directions. Balls Study p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 35 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 43 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 49 Investigation 4 Outdoor Experience p. 51 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 52 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 61 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 83 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experience

EXPECTATION PK.4.5.c) Responds/reacts to questions/comments indicating he understands meaning (e.g., body language, gestures, facial expressions, and words). Balls Study p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Read-Aloud

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CATEGORY / CLUSTER Vocabulary

STANDARD PK.4.6. Demonstrates a growing expressive vocabulary.

EXPECTATION PK.4.6.a) Uses facial expressions, body language, gestures, and sign language to engage in reciprocal conversation. Balls Study p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Read-Aloud

EXPECTATION PK.4.6.b) Uses more complex words in conversation. Balls Study p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.6.c) Makes use of new and rare words introduced by adults or peers. Balls Study p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.6.e) Begins to use appropriate volume and speed so spoken message is understood. Balls Study p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p.68 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.6.f) Initiates conversations about a book, situation, event or print in the environment. Balls Study p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.5.SC. Cognition and Knowledge of the World: SCIENCE

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Scientific Thinking

STANDARD PK.SC.1. Asks questions and makes predictions based on observations and manipulation of things and events in the environment.

EXPECTATION PK.SC.1.a) Uses senses to gather, explore, and interpret information. Balls Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Choice Time p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Choice Time p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Choice Time p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Choice Time p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Choice Time p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 35 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences

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p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 43 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 51 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 4 Choice Time p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Choice Time p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Small Group p. 61 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 63 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 70 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group p. 84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Choice Time p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Choice Time p.47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p.53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p.67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p.70 Investigation 5 Day 5 Choice Time

EXPECTATION PK.SC.1.b) Manipulates and observes objects in his or her surroundings to develop conclusions. Balls Study p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.1.c) Makes observations and describes changes in objects, living things, and natural events in the environment. Balls Study p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 35 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 43 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group

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p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Choice Time p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Small Group p. 61 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 63 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time

EXPECTATION PK.SC.1.d) Organizes his or her observations of objects and events by identifying, classifying, etc. Balls Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Choice Time p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Choice Time p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Choice Time p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 51 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Small Group p. 61 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 63 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.1.e) Asks “why,” “how,” and “what if” questions and seeks answers through experimentation and investigation. Balls Study p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Choice Time p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 35 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 43 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Choice Time p. 61 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group

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p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.1.f) Makes predictions based on background knowledge, previous scientific experiences, and observations of objects and events in the world. Balls Study p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 43 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Scientific Thinking

STANDARD PK.SC.2. Tests predictions through exploration and experimentation.

EXPECTATION PK.SC.2.a) Gives oral, written or graphic explanations of what he/she wants to learn. Balls Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Choice Time p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 35 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 43 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Choice Time p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Small Group p. 61 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Read-Aloud

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p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 70 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Choice Time p.47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p.53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p.67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup

EXPECTATION PK.SC.2.b) Uses a variety of tools and materials to test predictions through active experimentation (child uses magnifying glass to examine pine needles; child puts large paper clip on water to see if it floats.) Balls Study p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 35 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 43 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 61 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.2.c) Replicates or changes the experimental approach. Balls Study p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 35 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 43 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 61 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Scientific Thinking

STANDARD PK.SC.3. Generates explanations and communicates conclusions regarding experiments and explorations.

EXPECTATION PK.SC.3.a) Compares and contrasts attributes of objects, living things, and events in the environment to organize what they have learned. Balls Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Choice Time p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Choice Time p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Choice Time p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group

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p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 51 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Small Group p. 61 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 63 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.3.b) Identifies cause and effect relationships. Balls Study p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time

EXPECTATION PK.SC.3.c) Verifies predictions by explaining “how” and “why.” Balls Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Choice Time p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Choice Time p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Choice Time p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Choice Time p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Choice Time p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 35 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 43 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 51 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time

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p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 4 Choice Time p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Choice Time p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Small Group p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 63 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 70 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group p. 84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Choice Time p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Choice Time p.47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p.53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p.67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p.70 Investigation 5 Day 5 Choice Time

EXPECTATION PK.SC.3.d) Makes age appropriate, logical conclusions about investigations. Balls Study p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.3.e) Shares ideas about objects, living things and other natural events in the environments through words, pictures, and other representations. Balls Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Choice Time p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Choice Time p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Choice Time p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Choice Time p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Choice Time p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 35 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 43 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences

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p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 51 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 4 Choice Time p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Choice Time p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Small Group p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 63 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 70 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group p. 84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Choice Time p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Choice Time p.47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p.53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p.67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p.70 Investigation 5 Day 5 Choice Time

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Living Things

STANDARD PK.SC.5. Observes and describes characteristics of living things.

EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.a) Observes and discusses similarities, differences, and categories of plants and animals. Balls Study p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.c) Explains why plants and animals need water and food. Balls Study p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.d) Observes and discusses similarities, differences, and categories of plants and animals. Balls Study p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.f) Explains why plants and animals need water and food. Balls Study p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.h) Describes and identifies the different structures of familiar plants and animals. (Plants have stems, roots, leaves; animals have eyes, mouths, ears, etc.) Balls Study p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group

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EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.i) Recognizes that plants and animals have some characteristics of their “parents.” Balls Study p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Physical Properties

STANDARD PK.SC.6. Acquires knowledge about the physical properties of the world.

EXPECTATION PK.SC.6.a) Describes, compares, and categorizes objects based on their properties. Balls Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Choice Time p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Choice Time p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Choice Time p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 51 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Small Group p. 61 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 63 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.6.b) Uses senses to explore different environments (classroom, playground, field trips). Balls Study p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 35 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 43 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Choice Time p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Small Group p. 61 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 63 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time

EXPECTATION PK.SC.6.c) Recognizes and describes the effect of his/her own actions on objects. Balls Study

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p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time

EXPECTATION PK.SC.6.d) Describes tools and their specific functions (e.g., hammer for pounding nails). Balls Study p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.6.e) Uses a variety of tools to explore the world and learn how things work (such as magnifiers and balance scales). Balls Study p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.6.f) Investigates common interactions between matter and energy (butter melting in cooking activities; cream turning to butter; peanuts becoming peanut butter, etc.) Balls Study p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.6.g) Describes and compares the effects of common forces (pushes and pulls) on objects, such as those caused by gravity, magnetism, and mechanical forces. Balls Study p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 43 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group

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p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p.47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.5.SS. Cognition and Knowledge of the World: SOCIAL STUDIES

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Geography

STANDARD PK.SS.3. Demonstrates knowledge of the relationship between people, places, and regions.

EXPECTATION PK.SS.3.b) Names the street, neighborhood, city or and town where he/she lives. Balls Study p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p.84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Groups

EXPECTATION PK.SS.3.c) Uses words that indicate direction, position and relative distance. Balls Study p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p.84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Groups

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Civics, Citizenship and Government

STANDARD PK.SS.5. Demonstrate an understanding of roles, rights, and responsibilities.

EXPECTATION PK.SS.5.b) Expresses that rules are for everyone. Balls Study p. 52 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 83 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experience

EXPECTATION PK.SS.5.c) Identifies rules that protect him/herself and others. Balls Study p. 52 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 83 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experience

EXPECTATION PK.SS.5.d) Explains that rules affect children and adults. Balls Study p. 52 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 83 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experience

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Civics, Citizenship and Government

STANDARD PK.SS.6. Begins to learn the basic civic and democratic principles.

EXPECTATION PK.SS.6.a) Participates in making group rules and/or rules for daily routines and transitions. Balls Study p. 52 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 83 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experience

EXPECTATION PK.SS.6.b) Follows rules and may remind others of the rules. Balls Study p. 52 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 83 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experience

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.5.AR. Cognition and Knowledge of the World: THE ARTS

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Visual Arts

STANDARD PK.AR.1. Expresses oneself and represents what he/she knows, thinks, believes and feels through visual arts.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.1.a) Experiments with a variety of mediums and methods of using art materials (such as using a big brush to paint broad strokes, combining colors, etc.). Balls Study p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group

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p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.1.b) Shows an interest in what can be created with tools, texture, color and technique. Balls Study p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.1.c) Uses materials to build and create “pieces” that represent another item (blocks become a castle; clay becomes a snake). Balls Study p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.1.d) Chooses materials and subjects with intent and purpose. Balls Study p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.1.e) Paints, draws and constructs models based on observations. Balls Study p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 52 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Choice Time p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Small Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Read-Aloud

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Visual Arts

STANDARD PK.AR.2. Responds and react to visual arts created by themselves and others.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.2.a) Expresses an interest in drawings, sculptures, models, paintings, and art creations of others. Balls Study p. 17 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 17 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 19 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Small Group p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Small Group p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 35 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 43 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 49 Investigation 4 Outdoor Experience p. 51 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 52 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 53 Investigartion 4 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup

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p. 54 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 4 Choice Time p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Small Group p. 61 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group p. 85 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group p.15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Small Group p.70 Investigation 5 Day 5 Choice Time

EXPECTATION PK.AR.2.b) Identifies similarities and differences among samples of visual art. Balls Study p. 17 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 17 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 19 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Small Group p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Small Group p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 35 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 43 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 49 Investigation 4 Outdoor Experience p. 51 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 52 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 53 Investigartion 4 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 54 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 4 Choice Time p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Small Group p. 61 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group p. 85 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group p.15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Small Group p.70 Investigation 5 Day 5 Choice Time

EXPECTATION PK.AR.2.c) Shares opinions about visual arts, creations, and experiences. Balls Study p. 17 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 17 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 19 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Small Group p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Read-Aloud

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p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Small Group p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 35 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 43 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 49 Investigation 4 Outdoor Experience p. 51 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 52 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 53 Investigartion 4 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 54 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 4 Choice Time p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Small Group p. 61 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group p. 85 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group p.15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Small Group p.70 Investigation 5 Day 5 Choice Time

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Music

STANDARD PK.AR.3. Expresses oneself by engaging in musical activities.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.3.a) Participates with increasing interest and enjoyment in a variety of music activities including listening to music, singing songs, performing finger plays, and experimenting with various musical instruments. Balls Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large Group p. 22 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 50 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 52 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 54 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group

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p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 70 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group p. 85 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 85 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Mighty Minutes p.15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Small Group p.68 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p.84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Groups

EXPECTATION PK.AR.3.b) Enjoys singing, making up silly and rhyming verses, imitating rhythmic patterns, and using music to tell stories and express feelings. Balls Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large Group p. 22 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 50 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 52 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 54 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 64 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 70 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group p. 85 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 85 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Mighty Minutes p.15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Small Group p.68 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p.84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Groups

EXPECTATION PK.AR.3.c) Engages in music activities having different moods, tempos, and rhythms. Balls Study p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.3.d) Uses and explores traditional and non-traditional sound sources including those that are electronic. Balls Study

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CATEGORY / CLUSTER Music

STANDARD PK.AR.4. Responds and reacts during musical activities.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.4.a) Observes a variety of musical performances, both vocal and instrumental. Balls Study p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.4.b) Moves and keeps rhythm to different kinds of music. Balls Study p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.4.c) Reacts to music through oral, written or visual expression. Balls Study p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.4.d) Compares and contrasts different samples of music. Balls Study p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.4.e) Expresses his/her preference for certain kinds of music. Balls Study p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.4.f) Repeats, responds and/or reacts to lyrics and/or melodies. Balls Study p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Theatre / Dramatic Play

STANDARD PK.AR.5. Participates in a variety of dramatic play activities to represent fantasy and real life experiences.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.5.a) Represents fantasy, real-life, imagination, and literature through dramatic play. Balls Study p. 17 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 19 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large Group p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 54 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 63 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group

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p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Mighty Minutes p.68 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p.84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Groups

EXPECTATION PK.AR.5.b) Assumes the role of something or someone else and attempts to speak in the appropriate manner and tone. Balls Study p. 17 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 19 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large Group p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 54 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 63 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Mighty Minutes p.68 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p.84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Groups

EXPECTATION PK.AR.5.c) Participates in teacher-guided and/or spontaneous dramatic play activities such as acting out a story. Balls Study p. 17 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 19 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large Group p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Read-Aloud

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p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 54 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 63 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Mighty Minutes p.68 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p.84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Groups

EXPECTATION PK.AR.5.d) Uses basic props, and costume pieces to establish time, setting, and character. Balls Study p. 17 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 19 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large Group p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 54 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 63 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Mighty Minutes p.68 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p.84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Groups

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Theatre / Dramatic Play

STANDARD PK.AR.6. Responds and reacts to theater and drama presentations.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.6.a) Demonstrates age-appropriate behavior when observing theatre and drama. Balls Study

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p. 17 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 19 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large Group p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 54 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 63 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Mighty Minutes p.68 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p.84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Groups

EXPECTATION PK.AR.6.b) Expresses his/her feelings about theatrical or dramatic productions or experiences through oral, written or visual expressions. Balls Study p. 17 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 19 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large Group p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 54 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 63 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Mighty Minutes

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p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Mighty Minutes p.68 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p.84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Groups

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Dance / Creative Movement

STANDARD PK.AR.7. Expresses what he/she knows, thinks, feels and believes through dance and creative movement.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.7.c) Uses creativity using his/her body (dance, march, hop, jump, sway, clap, snap, stomp, twist, turn, etc.). Balls Study p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.7.f) Learns simple, repetitive dance steps and routines. Balls Study p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Dance / Creative Movement

STANDARD PK.AR.8. Responds and reacts to dance and creative movement.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.8.a) Imitates parts of dance or movement activity that he/she enjoys. Balls Study p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.8.b) Compares and contrasts different forms of dance. Balls Study p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.8.c) Demonstrates age appropriate audience behavior when observing dance and creative movement productions. Balls Study p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.8.d) Describes interpretations and reactions to dance and movement experience (e.g., drawing a picture, acting it out, retelling a story). Balls Study p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Cultural Differences

STANDARD PK.AR.9. Expresses an understanding of artistic difference among cultures.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.9.a) Compares his/her artistic creations with those from other cultures. Balls Study p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 52 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Choice Time p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Small Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Read-Aloud

EXPECTATION PK.AR.9.c) Distinguishes between different sounds of music and types of instruments from other cultures. Balls Study p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group

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EXPECTATION PK.AR.9.d) Discusses dances and dramatizations from various cultures. Balls Study p. 17 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 19 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large Group p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 44 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 45 Investigation 3 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 53 Investigation 4 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 54 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 62 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 63 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 65 Investigation 5 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Mighty Minutes p.68 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p.84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Groups

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.5.TE. Cognition and Knowledge of the World: TECHNOLOGY

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Foundations to Technology

STANDARD PK.TE.1. Describes types of materials and how they’re used.

EXPECTATION PK.TE.1.c) Creates structures with various materials to determine which do/don’t work to achieve the desired purpose, (e.g., glue, tape; paper, cardboard, foam, plastic, wood; straws, spools). Balls Study p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Small Group p. 84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Choice Time p.70 Investigation 5 Day 5 Choice Time

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Foundations to Technology

STANDARD PK.TE.2. Explores and uses various types of tools appropriately.

EXPECTATION PK.TE.2.a) Identifies the functions of certain tools (e.g., cell phone, pulley, hammer, hearing aid, and microwave). Balls Study p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Small Group p. 84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Choice Time p.70 Investigation 5 Day 5 Choice Time

EXPECTATION PK.TE.2.b) Follows simple directions for appropriate use of tools and demonstrates how they are used (e.g., computer, hammer, digital media or simple machine).

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Balls Study p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Small Group p. 84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Choice Time p.70 Investigation 5 Day 5 Choice Time

EXPECTATION PK.TE.2.c) Describes and uses a variety of tools independently or with assistance (e.g., scissors, nut and bolt, incline plane, or lever). Balls Study p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Small Group p. 84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Choice Time p.70 Investigation 5 Day 5 Choice Time

EXPECTATION PK.TE.2.d) Uses common tools to create simple objects or structures. Balls Study p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Small Group p. 84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Choice Time p.70 Investigation 5 Day 5 Choice Time

EXPECTATION PK.TE.2.e) Invents and/or constructs simple objects or structures using common tools and materials in a safe manner (e.g., wood, glue, rulers, sandpaper, hammer, etc.). Balls Study p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Small Group p. 84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Choice Time p.70 Investigation 5 Day 5 Choice Time

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Using Technology

STANDARD PK.TE.4. Understands the operation of technology systems.

EXPECTATION PK.TE.4.b) Begins using appropriate vocabulary when describing the nature and operation of a technological system (e.g., pedal power moves a bicycle, gas moves a car, batteries operate a toy). Balls Study p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 5 Small Group p. 84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Choice Time p.70 Investigation 5 Day 5 Choice Time

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Beginning the Year

State: New York State PreK Foundation for the Common Core

Subject: Early Childhood Education

Grade: Ages 3-5

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.1. Approaches to Learning

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Engagement

STANDARD PK.1.1. Actively and confidently engages in play as a means of exploration and learning.

EXPECTATION PK.1.1.e) Uses “trial and error” method to figure out a task, problem, etc. Beginning the Year p. 29 Focus Question 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 38 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 53 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 66 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 74 Focus Question 6 Day 5 Large Group p. 85 Ministudy Day 3 Small Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Engagement

STANDARD PK.1.2. Actively engages in problem solving.

EXPECTATION PK.1.2.a) Identifies a problem and tries to solve it independently. Beginning the Year p. 29 Focus Question 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 38 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 53 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 66 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 74 Focus Question 6 Day 5 Large Group p. 85 Ministudy Day 3 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.1.2.b) Attempts multiple ways to solve a problem. Beginning the Year p. 29 Focus Question 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 38 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 53 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 66 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 74 Focus Question 6 Day 5 Large Group p. 85 Ministudy Day 3 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.1.2.c) Communicates more than one solution to a problem. Beginning the Year p. 29 Focus Question 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 38 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 53 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 66 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 74 Focus Question 6 Day 5 Large Group p. 85 Ministudy Day 3 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.1.2.d) Engages with peers and adults to solve problems. Beginning the Year p. 29 Focus Question 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 38 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 53 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 66 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 74 Focus Question 6 Day 5 Large Group p. 85 Ministudy Day 3 Small Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Creativity and Imagination

STANDARD PK.1.3. Approaches tasks, activities and problems with creativity, imagination and/or willingness to try new experiences or activities.

EXPECTATION PK.1.3.b) Identifies additional materials to complete a task.

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Beginning the Year p. 29 Focus Question 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 38 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 53 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 66 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 74 Focus Question 6 Day 5 Large Group p. 85 Ministudy Day 3 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.1.3.e) Seeks out connections, relations and assistance from peers and adults to complete a task. Beginning the Year p. 29 Focus Question 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 38 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 53 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 66 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 74 Focus Question 6 Day 5 Large Group p. 85 Ministudy Day 3 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.1.3.f) Communicates more than one solution to a problem. Beginning the Year p. 29 Focus Question 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 38 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 53 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 66 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 74 Focus Question 6 Day 5 Large Group p. 85 Ministudy Day 3 Small Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Curiosity and Initiative

STANDARD PK.1.4. Exhibits curiosity, interest, and willingness in learning new things and having new experiences.

EXPECTATION PK.1.4.a) Asks questions using who, what, how, why, when, where, what if. Beginning the Year p. 43 Focus Question 3 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.2. Physical Development and Health

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Physical Development

STANDARD PK.2.2. Uses sensory information to plan and carry out movements.

EXPECTATION PK.2.2.a) Demonstrates appropriate body awareness when moving in different spaces. Beginning the Year p. 23 Focus Question 1 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 35 Focus Question 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 57 Focus Question 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 58 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 60 Focus Question 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 79 Ministudy Outdoor Experiences p. 83 Ministudy Day 2 Mighty Minutes

EXPECTATION PK.2.2.c) Demonstrates awareness of spatial boundaries and the ability to work within them. Beginning the Year p. 23 Focus Question 1 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 35 Focus Question 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 57 Focus Question 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 58 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 60 Focus Question 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 79 Ministudy Outdoor Experiences p. 83 Ministudy Day 2 Mighty Minutes

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Physical Development

STANDARD PK.2.3. Demonstrates coordination and control of large muscles.

EXPECTATION PK.2.3.a) Displays an upright posture when standing or seated.

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Beginning the Year p. 23 Focus Question 1 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 35 Focus Question 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 57 Focus Question 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 58 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 60 Focus Question 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 79 Ministudy Outdoor Experiences p. 83 Ministudy Day 2 Mighty Minutes

EXPECTATION PK.2.3.b) Maintains balance during sitting, standing, and movement activities. Beginning the Year p. 57 Focus Question 5 Day 1 Choice Time

EXPECTATION PK.2.3.c) Runs, jumps, walks in a straight line, and hops on one foot. Beginning the Year p. 32 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 36 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 41 Focus Question 3 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 57 Focus Question 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 75 Focus Question 6 Day 5 Small Group p. 79 Ministudy Outdoor Experiences p. 81 Ministudy Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 83 Ministudy Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.2.3.d) Climbs stairs using alternating feet. Beginning the Year p. 32 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 36 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 41 Focus Question 3 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 57 Focus Question 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 75 Focus Question 6 Day 5 Small Group p. 79 Ministudy Outdoor Experiences p. 81 Ministudy Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 83 Ministudy Day 2 Small Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Physical Development

STANDARD PK.2.4. Combines a sequence of large motor skills with and without the use of equipment.

EXPECTATION PK.2.4.b) Peddles a tricycle. Beginning the Year p. 32 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 36 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 41 Focus Question 3 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 57 Focus Question 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 75 Focus Question 6 Day 5 Small Group p. 79 Ministudy Outdoor Experiences p. 81 Ministudy Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 83 Ministudy Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.2.4.d) Participates in a series of large motor movements or activities such as, dancing, follow the leader, or Simon Says. Beginning the Year p. 35 Focus Question 3 Outdoor Experiences

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Physical Development

STANDARD PK.2.5. Demonstrates eye-hand coordination and dexterity needed to manipulate objects.

EXPECTATION PK.2.5.a) Uses pincher grasp (index finger and thumb). Beginning the Year p. 32 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Choice Time

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p. 32 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 36 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 41 Focus Question 3 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 79 Ministudy Outdoor Experiences p. 81 Ministudy Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 83 Ministudy Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.2.5.b) Demonstrates ability to engage in finger plays. Beginning the Year p. 32 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 32 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 36 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 41 Focus Question 3 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 79 Ministudy Outdoor Experiences p. 81 Ministudy Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 83 Ministudy Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.2.5.c) Uses materials such as pencils, paint brushes, eating utensils and blunt scissors effectively. Beginning the Year p. 32 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 32 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 36 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 41 Focus Question 3 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 79 Ministudy Outdoor Experiences p. 81 Ministudy Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 83 Ministudy Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.2.5.d) Manipulates small objects with ease (fits objects into holes, strings wooden beads, stacks mini blocks, uses geo boards, etc.). Beginning the Year p. 32 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 32 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 36 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 41 Focus Question 3 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 79 Ministudy Outdoor Experiences p. 81 Ministudy Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 83 Ministudy Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.2.5.e) Uses buttons, zippers, snaps, and hook and loop tape successfully. Beginning the Year p. 32 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 32 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 36 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 41 Focus Question 3 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 79 Ministudy Outdoor Experiences p. 81 Ministudy Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 83 Ministudy Day 2 Small Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Physical Fitness

STANDARD PK.2.6. Engages in a variety of physical fitness activities.

EXPECTATION PK.2.6.a) Engages in large motor activities (e.g., marching, hopping, running, jumping, dancing) in increasingly longer periods of time as skill and endurance develops. Beginning the Year p. 32 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 36 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 41 Focus Question 3 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 57 Focus Question 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 75 Focus Question 6 Day 5 Small Group p. 79 Ministudy Outdoor Experiences p. 81 Ministudy Day 1 Mighty Minutes

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p. 83 Ministudy Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.2.6.b) Explores, practices, and performs skill sets: throwing, pushing, pulling, catching, balancing, etc. Beginning the Year p. 57 Focus Question 5 Day 1 Choice Time

EXPECTATION PK.2.6.d) Participates in activities to promote balance and flexibility. Beginning the Year p. 57 Focus Question 5 Day 1 Choice Time

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Health and Well Being

STANDARD PK.2.8. Demonstrates awareness and understanding of healthy habits.

EXPECTATION PK.2.8.a) Recognizes the importance of good nutrition, water, rest and sleep in order to be healthy. Beginning the Year p. 39 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 58 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 63 Focus Question 5 Day 4 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.2.8.b) Talks about food choices in relationship to allergies and overall health. Beginning the Year p. 39 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 58 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 63 Focus Question 5 Day 4 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.2.8.c) Relates healthy behaviors to good personal health (milk for strong bones, spinach for strong muscles). Beginning the Year p. 39 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 58 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 63 Focus Question 5 Day 4 Small Group

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.3. Social and Emotional Development

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Self Regulation

STANDARD PK.3.2. Regulates his/her responses to needs, feelings and events.

EXPECTATION PK.3.2.b) Appropriately names types of emotions (e.g., frustrated, happy, excited, sad) and associates them with different facial expressions, words and behaviors. Beginning the Year p. 38 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.3.2.c) Demonstrates an ability to independently modify their behavior in different situations. Beginning the Year p. 38 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Large Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Accountability

STANDARD PK.3.6. Understands and follows routines and rules.

EXPECTATION PK.3.6.a) Displays an understanding of the purpose of rules. Beginning the Year p. 16 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 27 Focus Question 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 38 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 50 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 52 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 66 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.3.6.b) Engages easily in routine activities (e.g., story time, snack time,

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circle time). Beginning the Year p. 16 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 27 Focus Question 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 38 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 50 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 52 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 66 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.3.6.c) Uses materials purposefully, safely and respectfully as set by group rules. Beginning the Year p. 17 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 17 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 19 Focus Question 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 21 Focus Question 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 23 Focus Question 1 Day 4 Small Group p. 25 Focus Question 1 Day 5 Small Group p. 29 Focus Question 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 31 Focus Question 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 33 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 37 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.3.6.d) With assistance, understands that breaking rules have a consequence. Beginning the Year p. 16 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 27 Focus Question 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 38 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 50 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 52 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 66 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.3.6.e) Applies rules in new, but similar situations. Beginning the Year p. 16 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 27 Focus Question 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 38 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 50 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 52 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 66 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.3.6.f) Demonstrates the ability to create new rules for different situations. Beginning the Year p. 16 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 27 Focus Question 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 38 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 50 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 52 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 66 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Large Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Adaptability

STANDARD PK.3.7. Adapts to change.

EXPECTATION PK.3.7.c) Adjusts behavior as appropriate for different settings and /or events. Beginning the Year p. 38 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Large Group

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.4. Communication, Language, and Literacy

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Motivation

STANDARD PK.4.1. Demonstrate that they are motivated to communicate.

EXPECTATION PK.4.1.a) Participates in small or large group activities for story telling,

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singing or finger plays. Beginning the Year p. 16 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 17 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 18 Focus Question 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 19 Focus Question 1 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 20 Focus Question 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 21 Focus Question 1 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 22 Focus Question 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 23 Focus Question 1 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 24 Focus Question 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 25 Focus Question 1 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 28 Focus Question 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 29 Focus Question 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 30 Focus Question 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 32 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 36 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 36 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 38 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 38 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 39 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 40 Focus Question 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 41 Focus Question 3 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 42 Focus Question 3 Day 4 Large Group p. 43 Focus Question 3 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 44 Focus Question 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 45 Focus Question 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 48 Focus Question 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 49 Focus Question 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 49 Focus Question 4 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 49 Focus Question 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 50 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 51 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 51 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Small Groupp51 p. 52 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 53 Focus Question 4 Day 23 Large-Group Roundup p. 53 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 55 Focus Question 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 56 Focus Question 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 58 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 59 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 59 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 60 Focus Question 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 62 Focus Question 5 Day 4 Large Group p. 63 Focus Question 5 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 63 Focus Question 5 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 65 Focus Question 6 Outdoor Experiences p. 66 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 67 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 68 Focus Question 6 Day 2 Large Group p. 69 Focus Question 6 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 70 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Large Group p. 71 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 72 Focus Question 6 Day 4 Large Group p. 73 Focus Question 6 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 74 Focus Question 6 Day 5 Large Group p. 75 Focus Question 6 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 75 Focus Question 6 Day 5 Small Group p. 79 Ministudy Outdoor Experiences p. 80 Ministudy Day 1 Large Group p. 82 Ministudy Day 2 Large Group p. 84 Ministudy Day 3 Large Group

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p. 85 Ministudy Day 3 Small Group p. 86 Ministudy Day 4 Large Group p. 87 Ministudy Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 88 Ministudy Day 5 Large Group p. 89 Ministudy Day 5 Mighty Minutes

EXPECTATION PK.4.1.b) Asks questions. Beginning the Year p. 43 Focus Question 3 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 44 Focus Question 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 56 Focus Question 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 58 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 59 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 60 Focus Question 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 68 Focus Question 6 Day 2 Large Group p. 73 Focus Question 6 Day 4 Small Group p. 84 Ministudy Day 3 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.1.c) Listens attentively for a variety of purposes (e.g., for enjoyment; to gain information; to perform a task; to learn what happened; to follow directions). Beginning the Year p. 38 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 41 Focus Question 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 73 Focus Question 6 Day 4 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.1.d) Initiates conversations, both verbally and nonverbally, about things around them. Beginning the Year p. 23 Focus Question 1 Day 4 Small Group p. 41 Focus Question 3 Day 3 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.1.g) Makes choices about how to communicate the ideas he wants to share (e.g., gestures, scribbles, sign language, speaking). Beginning the Year p. 30 Focus Question 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 87 Ministudy Day 4 Small Group p. 89 Ministudy Day 5 Small Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Background Knowledge

STANDARD PK.4.2. Demonstrates he/she is building background knowledge.

EXPECTATION PK.4.2.a) Asks questions related to a particular item, event or experience. Beginning the Year p. 43 Focus Question 3 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 44 Focus Question 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 56 Focus Question 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 58 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 59 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 60 Focus Question 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 68 Focus Question 6 Day 2 Large Group p. 73 Focus Question 6 Day 4 Small Group p. 84 Ministudy Day 3 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.2.c) Uses new vocabulary correctly. Beginning the Year p. 49 Focus Question 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 51 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 51 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Small Groupp51

EXPECTATION PK.4.2.d) Makes comparisons to words and concepts already known. Beginning the Year p. 18 Focus Question 1 Day 2 Large Group

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p. 19 Focus Question 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 19 Focus Question 1 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 21 Focus Question 1 Day 3 Choice Time p. 21 Focus Question 1 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 22 Focus Question 1 Day 4 Choice Time p. 23 Focus Question 1 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 24 Focus Question 1 Day 5 Choice Time p. 25 Focus Question 1 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 29 Focus Question 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 30 Focus Question 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 31 Focus Question 2 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 31 Focus Question 2 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 32 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 33 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 36 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 38 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 38 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 39 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 42 Focus Question 3 Day 4 Large Group p. 43 Focus Question 3 Day 4 Small Group p. 45 Focus Question 3 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 45 Focus Question 3 Day 5 Small Group p. 49 Focus Question 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 50 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 51 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 51 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 51 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Small Groupp51 p. 52 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 52 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 53 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 57 Focus Question 5 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 57 Focus Question 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 59 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 60 Focus Question 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 61 Focus Question 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 63 Focus Question 5 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 63 Focus Question 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 67 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Choice Time p. 67 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 67 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Small Group p. 68 Focus Question 6 Day 2 Choice Time p. 69 Focus Question 6 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 69 Focus Question 6 Day 2 Small Group p. 70 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Choice Time p. 70 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Large Group p. 71 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Small Group p. 73 Focus Question 6 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 73 Focus Question 6 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 75 Focus Question 6 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 80 Ministudy Day 1 Large Group p. 81 Ministudy Day 1 Choice Time p. 81 Ministudy Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 81 Ministudy Day 1 Small Group p. 83 Ministudy Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 83 Ministudy Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 83 Ministudy Day 2 Small Group p. 85 Ministudy Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 86 Ministudy Day 4 Choice Time p. 86 Ministudy Day 4 Large Group p. 87 Ministudy Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 89 Ministudy Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 89 Ministudy Day 5 Mighty Minutes

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CATEGORY / CLUSTER Viewing

STANDARD PK.4.3. Demonstrates that he/she understand what they observe.

EXPECTATION PK.4.3.a) Uses vocabulary relevant to observations. Beginning the Year p. 49 Focus Question 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 51 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 51 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Small Groupp51

EXPECTATION PK.4.3.c) Asks questions related to visual text and observations. Beginning the Year p. 43 Focus Question 3 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 44 Focus Question 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 56 Focus Question 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 58 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 59 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 60 Focus Question 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 68 Focus Question 6 Day 2 Large Group p. 73 Focus Question 6 Day 4 Small Group p. 84 Ministudy Day 3 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.3.d) Makes inferences and draws conclusions based on information from visual text. Beginning the Year p. 25 Focus Question 1 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 29 Focus Question 2 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 33 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 37 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 41 Focus Question 3 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 45 Focus Question 3 Day Read-Aloud p. 57 Focus Question 5 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 61 Focus Question 5 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 67 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 71 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 75 Focus Question 6 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 83 Ministudy Day 2 Read-Aloud

EXPECTATION PK.4.3.e) Begins to identify relevant and irrelevant information, pictures, and symbols related to a familiar topic. Beginning the Year p. 23 Focus Question 1 Day 4 Small Group p. 25 Focus Question 1 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 29 Focus Question 2 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 33 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 37 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 41 Focus Question 3 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 41 Focus Question 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 43 Focus Question 3 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 45 Focus Question 3 Day Read-Aloud p. 57 Focus Question 5 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 61 Focus Question 5 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 67 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 69 Focus Question 6 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 71 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 75 Focus Question 6 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 83 Ministudy Day 2 Read-Aloud

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Representing

STANDARD PK.4.4. Demonstrates his/her ability to express ideas using a variety of methods.

EXPECTATION PK.4.4.a) Uses facial expressions, body language, gestures, and sign language to express ideas.

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Beginning the Year p. 16 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 20 Focus Question 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 27 Focus Question 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 30 Focus Question 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 32 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 35 Focus Question 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 39 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 41 Focus Question 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 42 Focus Question 3 Day 4 Large Group p. 47 Focus Question 4 Outdoor Experiences p. 57 Focus Question 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 59 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 59 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 61 Focus Question 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 63 Focus Question 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 67 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 71 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 74 Focus Question 6 Day 5 Large Group p. 88 Ministudy Day 5 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.4.b) Uses existing objects to represent desired or imagined objects in play or other purposeful way (e.g., plastic banana for a telephone). Beginning the Year p. 16 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 17 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 19 Focus Question 1 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 20 Focus Question 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 21 Focus Question 1 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 22 Focus Question 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 23 Focus Question 1 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 24 Focus Question 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 25 Focus Question 1 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 29 Focus Question 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 30 Focus Question 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 36 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 38 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 38 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 40 Focus Question 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 42 Focus Question 3 Day 4 Large Group p. 43 Focus Question 3 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 45 Focus Question 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 49 Focus Question 4 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 49 Focus Question 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 51 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 51 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Small Groupp51 p. 52 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 53 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 56 Focus Question 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 58 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 59 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 62 Focus Question 5 Day 4 Large Group p. 66 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 67 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 68 Focus Question 6 Day 2 Large Group p. 69 Focus Question 6 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 70 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Large Group p. 71 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 72 Focus Question 6 Day 4 Large Group p. 73 Focus Question 6 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 74 Focus Question 6 Day 5 Large Group p. 75 Focus Question 6 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 79 Ministudy Outdoor Experiences p. 82 Ministudy Day 2 Large Group

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p. 84 Ministudy Day 3 Large Group p. 85 Ministudy Day 3 Small Group p. 87 Ministudy Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 89 Ministudy Day 5 Mighty Minutes

EXPECTATION PK.4.4.c) Uses visual media to represent an actual experience. Beginning the Year p. 16 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 18 Focus Question 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 19 Focus Question 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 19 Focus Question 1 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 20 Focus Question 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 21 Focus Question 1 Day 3 Choice Time p. 21 Focus Question 1 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 22 Focus Question 1 Day 4 Choice Time p. 22 Focus Question 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 23 Focus Question 1 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 24 Focus Question 1 Day 5 Choice Time p. 24 Focus Question 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 25 Focus Question 1 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 27 Focus Question 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 30 Focus Question 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 31 Focus Question 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 45 Focus Question 3 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 53 Focus Question 4 Day 23 Large-Group Roundup p. 61 Focus Question 5 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 67 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Small Group p. 69 Focus Question 6 Day 2 Small Group p. 70 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Large Group p. 71 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 81 Ministudy Day 1 Small Group p. 83 Ministudy Day 2 Small Group p. 85 Ministudy Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 86 Ministudy Day 4 Large Group p. 87 Ministudy Day 4 Large-Group Roundup

EXPECTATION PK.4.4.d) Reviews and reflects on his/her own representations. Beginning the Year p. 15 Focus Question 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 16 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 17 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 20 Focus Question 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 22 Focus Question 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 24 Focus Question 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 27 Focus Question 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 28 Focus Question 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 30 Focus Question 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 32 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 36 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 37 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 39 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 41 Focus Question 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 43 Focus Question 3 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 43 Focus Question 3 Day 4 Small Group p. 45 Focus Question 3 Day 5 Small Group p. 47 Focus Question 4 Outdoor Experiences p. 48 Focus Question 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 49 Focus Question 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 50 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 51 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 51 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Small Groupp51 p. 52 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 53 Focus Question 4 Day 23 Large-Group Roundup p. 53 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Small Group

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p. 56 Focus Question 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 57 Focus Question 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 58 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 61 Focus Question 5 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 63 Focus Question 5 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 63 Focus Question 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 65 Focus Question 6 Outdoor Experiences p. 66 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 67 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Small Group p. 69 Focus Question 6 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 69 Focus Question 6 Day 2 Small Group p. 71 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 71 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Small Group p. 75 Focus Question 6 Day 5 Small Group p. 82 Ministudy Day 2 Large Group p. 84 Ministudy Day 3 Large Group p. 85 Ministudy Day 3 Small Group p. 86 Ministudy Day 4 Large Group p. 87 Ministudy Day 4 Small Group p. 89 Ministudy Day 5 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.4.e) Writes and draws spontaneously to communicate meaning with peers or adults during play. Beginning the Year p. 24 Focus Question 1 Day 5 Choice Time p. 30 Focus Question 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 31 Focus Question 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 45 Focus Question 3 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 61 Focus Question 5 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 67 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Small Group p. 69 Focus Question 6 Day 2 Small Group p. 70 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Large Group p. 71 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 85 Ministudy Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 86 Ministudy Day 4 Large Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Vocabulary

STANDARD PK.4.5. Demonstrates a growing receptive vocabulary.

EXPECTATION PK.4.5.a) Understands and follows spoken directions. Beginning the Year p. 16 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 32 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 35 Focus Question 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 36 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 39 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 43 Focus Question 3 Day 4 Small Group p. 45 Focus Question 3 Day 5 Small Group p. 47 Focus Question 4 Outdoor Experiences p. 49 Focus Question 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 51 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Small Groupp51 p. 55 Focus Question 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 63 Focus Question 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 65 Focus Question 6 Outdoor Experiences p. 66 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 79 Ministudy Outdoor Experiences p. 81 Ministudy Day 1 Mighty Minutes

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Vocabulary

STANDARD PK.4.6. Demonstrates a growing expressive vocabulary.

EXPECTATION PK.4.6.a) Uses facial expressions, body language, gestures, and sign language to engage in reciprocal conversation. Beginning the Year p. 52 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Large Group

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p. 53 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Mighty Minutes

EXPECTATION PK.4.6.b) Uses more complex words in conversation. Beginning the Year p. 49 Focus Question 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 51 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 51 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Small Groupp51

EXPECTATION PK.4.6.c) Makes use of new and rare words introduced by adults or peers. Beginning the Year p. 49 Focus Question 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 51 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 51 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Small Groupp51

EXPECTATION PK.4.6.e) Begins to use appropriate volume and speed so spoken message is understood. Beginning the Year p. 24 Focus Question 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 42 Focus Question 3 Day 4 Large Group p. 72 Focus Question 6 Day 4 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.6.f) Initiates conversations about a book, situation, event or print in the environment. Beginning the Year p. 23 Focus Question 1 Day 4 Small Group p. 41 Focus Question 3 Day 3 Small Group

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.5.SC. Cognition and Knowledge of the World: SCIENCE

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Scientific Thinking

STANDARD PK.SC.1. Asks questions and makes predictions based on observations and manipulation of things and events in the environment.

EXPECTATION PK.SC.1.a) Uses senses to gather, explore, and interpret information. Beginning the Year p. 17 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 17 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 19 Focus Question 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 19 Focus Question 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 21 Focus Question 1 Day 3 Choice Time p. 21 Focus Question 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 22 Focus Question 1 Day 4 Choice Time p. 23 Focus Question 1 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 23 Focus Question 1 Day 4 Small Group p. 24 Focus Question 1 Day 5 Choice Time p. 25 Focus Question 1 Day 5 Small Group p. 29 Focus Question 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 29 Focus Question 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 31 Focus Question 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 32 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 32 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 35 Focus Question 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 36 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 36 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 37 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 39 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 39 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 40 Focus Question 3 Day 3 Choice Time p. 41 Focus Question 3 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 43 Focus Question 3 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 44 Focus Question 3 Day 5 Choice Time p. 49 Focus Question 4 Day 1 Choice Time

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p. 50 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 52 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 53 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 57 Focus Question 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 57 Focus Question 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 58 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 58 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 60 Focus Question 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 60 Focus Question 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 63 Focus Question 5 Day 4 Choice Time p. 63 Focus Question 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 67 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Choice Time p. 67 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Small Group p. 68 Focus Question 6 Day 2 Choice Time p. 69 Focus Question 6 Day 2 Small Group p. 70 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Choice Time p. 71 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Small Group p. 72 Focus Question 6 Day 4 Choice Time p. 75 Focus Question 6 Day 5 Choice Time p. 75 Focus Question 6 Day 5 Small Group p. 79 Ministudy Outdoor Experiences p. 80 Ministudy Day 1 Large Group p. 81 Ministudy Day 1 Choice Time p. 81 Ministudy Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 81 Ministudy Day 1 Small Group p. 83 Ministudy Day 2 Choice Time p. 83 Ministudy Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 83 Ministudy Day 2 Small Group p. 84 Ministudy Day 3 Choice Time p. 85 Ministudy Day 3 Small Group p. 86 Ministudy Day 4 Choice Time p. 87 Ministudy Day 4 Mighty Minutes

EXPECTATION PK.SC.1.c) Makes observations and describes changes in objects, living things, and natural events in the environment. Beginning the Year p. 35 Focus Question 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 39 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 53 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 57 Focus Question 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 58 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 58 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 60 Focus Question 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 63 Focus Question 5 Day 4 Choice Time p. 63 Focus Question 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 79 Ministudy Outdoor Experiences p. 80 Ministudy Day 1 Large Group p. 81 Ministudy Day 1 Choice Time p. 83 Ministudy Day 2 Choice Time p. 84 Ministudy Day 3 Choice Time p. 86 Ministudy Day 4 Choice Time

EXPECTATION PK.SC.1.d) Organizes his or her observations of objects and events by identifying, classifying, etc. Beginning the Year p. 37 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 39 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 58 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 60 Focus Question 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 80 Ministudy Day 1 Large Group p. 81 Ministudy Day 1 Choice Time p. 83 Ministudy Day 2 Choice Time p. 83 Ministudy Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 84 Ministudy Day 3 Choice Time

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p. 86 Ministudy Day 4 Choice Time

EXPECTATION PK.SC.1.e) Asks “why,” “how,” and “what if” questions and seeks answers through experimentation and investigation. Beginning the Year p. 17 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 17 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 19 Focus Question 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 21 Focus Question 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 22 Focus Question 1 Day 4 Choice Time p. 23 Focus Question 1 Day 4 Small Group p. 25 Focus Question 1 Day 5 Small Group p. 29 Focus Question 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 29 Focus Question 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 31 Focus Question 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 33 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 35 Focus Question 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 36 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 37 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 39 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 40 Focus Question 3 Day 3 Choice Time p. 43 Focus Question 3 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 44 Focus Question 3 Day 5 Choice Time p. 49 Focus Question 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 50 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 52 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 53 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 57 Focus Question 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 58 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 60 Focus Question 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 60 Focus Question 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 63 Focus Question 5 Day 4 Choice Time p. 63 Focus Question 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 67 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Choice Time p. 68 Focus Question 6 Day 2 Choice Time p. 70 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Choice Time p. 72 Focus Question 6 Day 4 Choice Time p. 75 Focus Question 6 Day 5 Small Group p. 79 Ministudy Outdoor Experiences p. 80 Ministudy Day 1 Large Group p. 81 Ministudy Day 1 Choice Time p. 81 Ministudy Day 1 Small Group p. 83 Ministudy Day 2 Choice Time p. 84 Ministudy Day 3 Choice Time p. 86 Ministudy Day 4 Choice Time

EXPECTATION PK.SC.1.f) Makes predictions based on background knowledge, previous scientific experiences, and observations of objects and events in the world. Beginning the Year p. 75 Focus Question 6 Day 5 Small Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Scientific Thinking

STANDARD PK.SC.2. Tests predictions through exploration and experimentation.

EXPECTATION PK.SC.2.a) Gives oral, written or graphic explanations of what he/she wants to learn. Beginning the Year p. 17 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 19 Focus Question 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 19 Focus Question 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 21 Focus Question 1 Day 3 Choice Time p. 21 Focus Question 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 22 Focus Question 1 Day 4 Choice Time

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p. 23 Focus Question 1 Day 4 Small Group p. 24 Focus Question 1 Day 5 Choice Time p. 25 Focus Question 1 Day 5 Small Group p. 29 Focus Question 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 31 Focus Question 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 32 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 35 Focus Question 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 36 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 37 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 39 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 39 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 43 Focus Question 3 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 53 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 57 Focus Question 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 58 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 60 Focus Question 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 63 Focus Question 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 67 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Small Group p. 69 Focus Question 6 Day 2 Small Group p. 70 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Choice Time p. 71 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Small Group p. 75 Focus Question 6 Day 5 Small Group p. 79 Ministudy Outdoor Experiences p. 80 Ministudy Day 1 Large Group p. 81 Ministudy Day 1 Small Group p. 83 Ministudy Day 2 Small Group p. 85 Ministudy Day 3 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.2.b) Uses a variety of tools and materials to test predictions through active experimentation (child uses magnifying glass to examine pine needles; child puts large paper clip on water to see if it floats.) Beginning the Year p. 35 Focus Question 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 39 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 53 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 57 Focus Question 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 58 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 63 Focus Question 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 75 Focus Question 6 Day 5 Small Group p. 79 Ministudy Outdoor Experiences p. 81 Ministudy Day 1 Choice Time p. 81 Ministudy Day 1 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.2.c) Replicates or changes the experimental approach. Beginning the Year p. 35 Focus Question 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 39 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 53 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 57 Focus Question 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 58 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 63 Focus Question 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 75 Focus Question 6 Day 5 Small Group p. 79 Ministudy Outdoor Experiences p. 81 Ministudy Day 1 Choice Time p. 81 Ministudy Day 1 Small Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Scientific Thinking

STANDARD PK.SC.3. Generates explanations and communicates conclusions regarding experiments and explorations.

EXPECTATION PK.SC.3.a) Compares and contrasts attributes of objects, living things, and events in the environment to organize what they have learned.

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Beginning the Year p. 37 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 39 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 58 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 60 Focus Question 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 80 Ministudy Day 1 Large Group p. 81 Ministudy Day 1 Choice Time p. 83 Ministudy Day 2 Choice Time p. 83 Ministudy Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 84 Ministudy Day 3 Choice Time p. 86 Ministudy Day 4 Choice Time

EXPECTATION PK.SC.3.c) Verifies predictions by explaining “how” and “why.” Beginning the Year p. 17 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 17 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 19 Focus Question 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 19 Focus Question 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 21 Focus Question 1 Day 3 Choice Time p. 21 Focus Question 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 22 Focus Question 1 Day 4 Choice Time p. 23 Focus Question 1 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 23 Focus Question 1 Day 4 Small Group p. 24 Focus Question 1 Day 5 Choice Time p. 25 Focus Question 1 Day 5 Small Group p. 29 Focus Question 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 29 Focus Question 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 31 Focus Question 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 32 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 32 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 35 Focus Question 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 36 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 36 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 37 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 39 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 39 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 40 Focus Question 3 Day 3 Choice Time p. 41 Focus Question 3 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 43 Focus Question 3 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 44 Focus Question 3 Day 5 Choice Time p. 49 Focus Question 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 50 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 52 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 53 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 57 Focus Question 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 57 Focus Question 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 58 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 58 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 60 Focus Question 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 60 Focus Question 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 63 Focus Question 5 Day 4 Choice Time p. 63 Focus Question 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 67 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Choice Time p. 67 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Small Group p. 68 Focus Question 6 Day 2 Choice Time p. 69 Focus Question 6 Day 2 Small Group p. 70 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Choice Time p. 71 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Small Group p. 72 Focus Question 6 Day 4 Choice Time p. 75 Focus Question 6 Day 5 Choice Time p. 75 Focus Question 6 Day 5 Small Group p. 79 Ministudy Outdoor Experiences p. 80 Ministudy Day 1 Large Group

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p. 81 Ministudy Day 1 Choice Time p. 81 Ministudy Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 81 Ministudy Day 1 Small Group p. 83 Ministudy Day 2 Choice Time p. 83 Ministudy Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 83 Ministudy Day 2 Small Group p. 84 Ministudy Day 3 Choice Time p. 85 Ministudy Day 3 Small Group p. 86 Ministudy Day 4 Choice Time p. 87 Ministudy Day 4 Mighty Minutes

EXPECTATION PK.SC.3.e) Shares ideas about objects, living things and other natural events in the environments through words, pictures, and other representations. Beginning the Year p. 17 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 17 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 19 Focus Question 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 19 Focus Question 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 21 Focus Question 1 Day 3 Choice Time p. 21 Focus Question 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 22 Focus Question 1 Day 4 Choice Time p. 23 Focus Question 1 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 23 Focus Question 1 Day 4 Small Group p. 24 Focus Question 1 Day 5 Choice Time p. 25 Focus Question 1 Day 5 Small Group p. 29 Focus Question 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 29 Focus Question 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 31 Focus Question 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 32 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 32 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 35 Focus Question 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 36 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 36 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 37 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 39 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 39 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 40 Focus Question 3 Day 3 Choice Time p. 41 Focus Question 3 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 43 Focus Question 3 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 44 Focus Question 3 Day 5 Choice Time p. 49 Focus Question 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 50 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 52 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 53 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 57 Focus Question 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 57 Focus Question 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 58 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 58 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 60 Focus Question 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 60 Focus Question 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 63 Focus Question 5 Day 4 Choice Time p. 63 Focus Question 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 67 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Choice Time p. 67 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Small Group p. 68 Focus Question 6 Day 2 Choice Time p. 69 Focus Question 6 Day 2 Small Group p. 70 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Choice Time p. 71 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Small Group p. 72 Focus Question 6 Day 4 Choice Time p. 75 Focus Question 6 Day 5 Choice Time p. 75 Focus Question 6 Day 5 Small Group p. 79 Ministudy Outdoor Experiences

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p. 80 Ministudy Day 1 Large Group p. 81 Ministudy Day 1 Choice Time p. 81 Ministudy Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 81 Ministudy Day 1 Small Group p. 83 Ministudy Day 2 Choice Time p. 83 Ministudy Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 83 Ministudy Day 2 Small Group p. 84 Ministudy Day 3 Choice Time p. 85 Ministudy Day 3 Small Group p. 86 Ministudy Day 4 Choice Time p. 87 Ministudy Day 4 Mighty Minutes

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Earth and Space

STANDARD PK.SC.4. Observes and describes characteristics of earth and space.

EXPECTATION PK.SC.4.c) Makes simple observations of the characteristics and movements of sun, moon, stars, and clouds. Beginning the Year p. 53 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Read-Aloud

EXPECTATION PK.SC.4.f) Demonstrates ways that each person is responsible for protecting our planet (e.g., recycling plastic, glass, and cardboard, reusing a plastic container sandwich box, mending clothing rather than throwing away, etc.). Beginning the Year p. 52 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Choice Time

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Living Things

STANDARD PK.SC.5. Observes and describes characteristics of living things.

EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.a) Observes and discusses similarities, differences, and categories of plants and animals. Beginning the Year p. 32 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 37 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 39 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 41 Focus Question 3 Day 3 Mighty Minutes

EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.c) Explains why plants and animals need water and food. Beginning the Year p. 32 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 37 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 39 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 41 Focus Question 3 Day 3 Mighty Minutes

EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.d) Observes and discusses similarities, differences, and categories of plants and animals. Beginning the Year p. 32 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 37 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 39 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 41 Focus Question 3 Day 3 Mighty Minutes

EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.f) Explains why plants and animals need water and food. Beginning the Year p. 32 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 37 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 39 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 41 Focus Question 3 Day 3 Mighty Minutes

EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.h) Describes and identifies the different structures of familiar plants and animals. (Plants have stems, roots, leaves; animals have eyes, mouths, ears, etc.)

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Beginning the Year p. 32 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 37 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 39 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 41 Focus Question 3 Day 3 Mighty Minutes

EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.i) Recognizes that plants and animals have some characteristics of their “parents.” Beginning the Year p. 32 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 37 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 39 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 41 Focus Question 3 Day 3 Mighty Minutes

EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.k) Observes, records, and explains how plants and animals respond to changes in the environment and changes in seasons. Beginning the Year p. 32 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 36 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 41 Focus Question 3 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 81 Ministudy Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 83 Ministudy Day 2 Small Group p. 87 Ministudy Day 4 Mighty Minutes

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Physical Properties

STANDARD PK.SC.6. Acquires knowledge about the physical properties of the world.

EXPECTATION PK.SC.6.a) Describes, compares, and categorizes objects based on their properties. Beginning the Year p. 37 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 39 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 58 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 60 Focus Question 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 80 Ministudy Day 1 Large Group p. 81 Ministudy Day 1 Choice Time p. 83 Ministudy Day 2 Choice Time p. 83 Ministudy Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 84 Ministudy Day 3 Choice Time p. 86 Ministudy Day 4 Choice Time

EXPECTATION PK.SC.6.b) Uses senses to explore different environments (classroom, playground, field trips). Beginning the Year p. 35 Focus Question 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 39 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 53 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 57 Focus Question 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 58 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 58 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 60 Focus Question 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 63 Focus Question 5 Day 4 Choice Time p. 63 Focus Question 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 79 Ministudy Outdoor Experiences p. 80 Ministudy Day 1 Large Group p. 81 Ministudy Day 1 Choice Time p. 83 Ministudy Day 2 Choice Time p. 84 Ministudy Day 3 Choice Time p. 86 Ministudy Day 4 Choice Time

EXPECTATION PK.SC.6.d) Describes tools and their specific functions (e.g., hammer for pounding nails). Beginning the Year

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p. 39 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 53 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 57 Focus Question 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 58 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 63 Focus Question 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 81 Ministudy Day 1 Choice Time

EXPECTATION PK.SC.6.e) Uses a variety of tools to explore the world and learn how things work (such as magnifiers and balance scales). Beginning the Year p. 39 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 53 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 57 Focus Question 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 58 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 63 Focus Question 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 81 Ministudy Day 1 Choice Time

EXPECTATION PK.SC.6.g) Describes and compares the effects of common forces (pushes and pulls) on objects, such as those caused by gravity, magnetism, and mechanical forces. Beginning the Year p. 35 Focus Question 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 57 Focus Question 5 Day 1 Choice Time

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.5.SS. Cognition and Knowledge of the World: SOCIAL STUDIES

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Geography

STANDARD PK.SS.3. Demonstrates knowledge of the relationship between people, places, and regions.

EXPECTATION PK.SS.3.b) Names the street, neighborhood, city or and town where he/she lives. Beginning the Year p. 43 Focus Question 3 Day 4 Small Group p. 45 Focus Question 3 Day 5 Small Group p. 85 Ministudy Day 3 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SS.3.c) Uses words that indicate direction, position and relative distance. Beginning the Year p. 43 Focus Question 3 Day 4 Small Group p. 45 Focus Question 3 Day 5 Small Group p. 85 Ministudy Day 3 Small Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Civics, Citizenship and Government

STANDARD PK.SS.5. Demonstrate an understanding of roles, rights, and responsibilities.

EXPECTATION PK.SS.5.b) Expresses that rules are for everyone. Beginning the Year p. 16 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 27 Focus Question 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 38 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 50 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 52 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 66 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.SS.5.c) Identifies rules that protect him/herself and others. Beginning the Year p. 16 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 27 Focus Question 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 38 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 50 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 52 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 66 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.SS.5.d) Explains that rules affect children and adults.

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Beginning the Year p. 16 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 27 Focus Question 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 38 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 50 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 52 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 66 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Large Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Civics, Citizenship and Government

STANDARD PK.SS.6. Begins to learn the basic civic and democratic principles.

EXPECTATION PK.SS.6.a) Participates in making group rules and/or rules for daily routines and transitions. Beginning the Year p. 16 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 27 Focus Question 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 38 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 50 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 52 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 66 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.SS.6.b) Follows rules and may remind others of the rules. Beginning the Year p. 16 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 27 Focus Question 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 38 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 50 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 52 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 66 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.SS.6.c) Applies the skills of communication, cooperation, respect and empathy with others. Beginning the Year p. 17 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 19 Focus Question 1 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 21 Focus Question 1 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 23 Focus Question 1 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 25 Focus Question 1 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 29 Focus Question 2 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 31 Focus Question 2 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 33 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 37 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 39 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 41 Focus Question 3 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 43 Focus Question 3 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 45 Focus Question 3 Day Read-Aloud p. 49 Focus Question 4 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 51 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 53 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 57 Focus Question 5 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 59 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 61 Focus Question 5 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 63 Focus Question 5 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 67 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 69 Focus Question 6 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 71 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 73 Focus Question 6 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 75 Focus Question 6 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 81 Ministudy Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 83 Ministudy Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 85 Ministudy Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 87 Ministudy Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 89 Ministudy Day 5 Read-Aloud

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EXPECTATION PK.SS.6.d) Demonstrates preferences and choices by participating when the class votes to make simple decisions. Beginning the Year p. 38 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Large Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Career Development

STANDARD PK.SS.8. Demonstrates interest and awareness about a wide variety of careers and work environments.

EXPECTATION PK.SS.8.a) Asks questions about and shows an interest in the jobs of his/her family members and/or “community helpers.” Beginning the Year p. 59 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup

EXPECTATION PK.SS.8.c) Identifies the tools and equipment that correspond to various roles and jobs. Beginning the Year p. 59 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup

EXPECTATION PK.SS.8.e) Indicates an interest in a future career by making statements like, “I want to be a firefighter when I grow up.” Beginning the Year p. 59 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup

EXPECTATION PK.SS.8.f) Talks about a parent’s, a relative’s or a neighbor’s job. Beginning the Year p. 59 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.5.AR. Cognition and Knowledge of the World: THE ARTS

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Visual Arts

STANDARD PK.AR.1. Expresses oneself and represents what he/she knows, thinks, believes and feels through visual arts.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.1.a) Experiments with a variety of mediums and methods of using art materials (such as using a big brush to paint broad strokes, combining colors, etc.). Beginning the Year p. 32 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 32 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 53 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 81 Ministudy Day 1 Small Group p. 83 Ministudy Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.1.b) Shows an interest in what can be created with tools, texture, color and technique. Beginning the Year p. 32 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 32 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 53 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 81 Ministudy Day 1 Small Group p. 83 Ministudy Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.1.c) Uses materials to build and create “pieces” that represent another item (blocks become a castle; clay becomes a snake). Beginning the Year p. 32 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 32 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 53 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 81 Ministudy Day 1 Small Group p. 83 Ministudy Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.1.d) Chooses materials and subjects with intent and purpose.

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Beginning the Year p. 32 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 32 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 53 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 81 Ministudy Day 1 Small Group p. 83 Ministudy Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.1.e) Paints, draws and constructs models based on observations. Beginning the Year p. 16 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 18 Focus Question 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 19 Focus Question 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 19 Focus Question 1 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 20 Focus Question 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 21 Focus Question 1 Day 3 Choice Time p. 21 Focus Question 1 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 22 Focus Question 1 Day 4 Choice Time p. 22 Focus Question 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 23 Focus Question 1 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 24 Focus Question 1 Day 5 Choice Time p. 24 Focus Question 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 25 Focus Question 1 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 27 Focus Question 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 30 Focus Question 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 31 Focus Question 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 45 Focus Question 3 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 53 Focus Question 4 Day 23 Large-Group Roundup p. 61 Focus Question 5 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 67 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Small Group p. 69 Focus Question 6 Day 2 Small Group p. 70 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Large Group p. 71 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 81 Ministudy Day 1 Small Group p. 83 Ministudy Day 2 Small Group p. 85 Ministudy Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 86 Ministudy Day 4 Large Group p. 87 Ministudy Day 4 Large-Group Roundup

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Visual Arts

STANDARD PK.AR.2. Responds and react to visual arts created by themselves and others.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.2.a) Expresses an interest in drawings, sculptures, models, paintings, and art creations of others. Beginning the Year p. 15 Focus Question 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 16 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 17 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 20 Focus Question 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 22 Focus Question 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 24 Focus Question 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 27 Focus Question 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 28 Focus Question 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 30 Focus Question 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 32 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 36 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 37 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 39 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 41 Focus Question 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 43 Focus Question 3 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 43 Focus Question 3 Day 4 Small Group p. 45 Focus Question 3 Day 5 Small Group p. 47 Focus Question 4 Outdoor Experiences p. 48 Focus Question 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 49 Focus Question 4 Day 1 Small Group

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p. 50 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 51 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 51 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Small Groupp51 p. 52 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 53 Focus Question 4 Day 23 Large-Group Roundup p. 53 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 56 Focus Question 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 57 Focus Question 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 58 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 61 Focus Question 5 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 63 Focus Question 5 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 63 Focus Question 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 65 Focus Question 6 Outdoor Experiences p. 66 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 67 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Small Group p. 69 Focus Question 6 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 69 Focus Question 6 Day 2 Small Group p. 71 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 71 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Small Group p. 75 Focus Question 6 Day 5 Small Group p. 82 Ministudy Day 2 Large Group p. 84 Ministudy Day 3 Large Group p. 85 Ministudy Day 3 Small Group p. 86 Ministudy Day 4 Large Group p. 87 Ministudy Day 4 Small Group p. 89 Ministudy Day 5 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.2.b) Identifies similarities and differences among samples of visual art. Beginning the Year p. 15 Focus Question 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 16 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 17 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 20 Focus Question 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 22 Focus Question 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 24 Focus Question 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 27 Focus Question 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 28 Focus Question 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 30 Focus Question 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 32 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 36 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 37 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 39 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 41 Focus Question 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 43 Focus Question 3 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 43 Focus Question 3 Day 4 Small Group p. 45 Focus Question 3 Day 5 Small Group p. 47 Focus Question 4 Outdoor Experiences p. 48 Focus Question 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 49 Focus Question 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 50 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 51 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 51 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Small Groupp51 p. 52 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 53 Focus Question 4 Day 23 Large-Group Roundup p. 53 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 56 Focus Question 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 57 Focus Question 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 58 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 61 Focus Question 5 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 63 Focus Question 5 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 63 Focus Question 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 65 Focus Question 6 Outdoor Experiences p. 66 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 67 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Small Group p. 69 Focus Question 6 Day 2 Read-Aloud

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p. 69 Focus Question 6 Day 2 Small Group p. 71 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 71 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Small Group p. 75 Focus Question 6 Day 5 Small Group p. 82 Ministudy Day 2 Large Group p. 84 Ministudy Day 3 Large Group p. 85 Ministudy Day 3 Small Group p. 86 Ministudy Day 4 Large Group p. 87 Ministudy Day 4 Small Group p. 89 Ministudy Day 5 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.2.c) Shares opinions about visual arts, creations, and experiences. Beginning the Year p. 15 Focus Question 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 16 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 17 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 20 Focus Question 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 22 Focus Question 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 24 Focus Question 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 27 Focus Question 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 28 Focus Question 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 30 Focus Question 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 32 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 36 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 37 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 39 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 41 Focus Question 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 43 Focus Question 3 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 43 Focus Question 3 Day 4 Small Group p. 45 Focus Question 3 Day 5 Small Group p. 47 Focus Question 4 Outdoor Experiences p. 48 Focus Question 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 49 Focus Question 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 50 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 51 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 51 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Small Groupp51 p. 52 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 53 Focus Question 4 Day 23 Large-Group Roundup p. 53 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 56 Focus Question 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 57 Focus Question 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 58 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 61 Focus Question 5 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 63 Focus Question 5 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 63 Focus Question 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 65 Focus Question 6 Outdoor Experiences p. 66 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 67 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Small Group p. 69 Focus Question 6 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 69 Focus Question 6 Day 2 Small Group p. 71 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 71 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Small Group p. 75 Focus Question 6 Day 5 Small Group p. 82 Ministudy Day 2 Large Group p. 84 Ministudy Day 3 Large Group p. 85 Ministudy Day 3 Small Group p. 86 Ministudy Day 4 Large Group p. 87 Ministudy Day 4 Small Group p. 89 Ministudy Day 5 Small Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Music

STANDARD PK.AR.3. Expresses oneself by engaging in musical activities.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.3.a) Participates with increasing interest and enjoyment in a variety of music activities including listening to music, singing songs, performing finger plays, and experimenting with various musical

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instruments. Beginning the Year p. 16 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 17 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 18 Focus Question 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 19 Focus Question 1 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 20 Focus Question 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 21 Focus Question 1 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 22 Focus Question 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 24 Focus Question 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 25 Focus Question 1 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 28 Focus Question 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 30 Focus Question 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 32 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 35 Focus Question 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 36 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 38 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 40 Focus Question 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 41 Focus Question 3 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 42 Focus Question 3 Day 4 Large Group p. 44 Focus Question 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 48 Focus Question 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 49 Focus Question 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 49 Focus Question 4 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 50 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 52 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 53 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 55 Focus Question 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 56 Focus Question 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 58 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 59 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 59 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 60 Focus Question 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 62 Focus Question 5 Day 4 Large Group p. 63 Focus Question 5 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 63 Focus Question 5 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 65 Focus Question 6 Outdoor Experiences p. 66 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 67 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 68 Focus Question 6 Day 2 Large Group p. 70 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Large Group p. 71 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 72 Focus Question 6 Day 4 Large Group p. 74 Focus Question 6 Day 5 Large Group p. 75 Focus Question 6 Day 5 Small Group p. 80 Ministudy Day 1 Large Group p. 82 Ministudy Day 2 Large Group p. 84 Ministudy Day 3 Large Group p. 85 Ministudy Day 3 Small Group p. 86 Ministudy Day 4 Large Group p. 88 Ministudy Day 5 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.3.b) Enjoys singing, making up silly and rhyming verses, imitating rhythmic patterns, and using music to tell stories and express feelings. Beginning the Year p. 16 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 17 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 18 Focus Question 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 19 Focus Question 1 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 20 Focus Question 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 21 Focus Question 1 Day 3 Mighty Minutes

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p. 22 Focus Question 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 24 Focus Question 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 25 Focus Question 1 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 28 Focus Question 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 30 Focus Question 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 32 Focus Question 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 36 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 38 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 40 Focus Question 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 41 Focus Question 3 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 42 Focus Question 3 Day 4 Large Group p. 44 Focus Question 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 48 Focus Question 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 49 Focus Question 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 49 Focus Question 4 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 50 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 52 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 53 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 55 Focus Question 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 56 Focus Question 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 58 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 59 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 59 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 60 Focus Question 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 62 Focus Question 5 Day 4 Large Group p. 63 Focus Question 5 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 63 Focus Question 5 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 65 Focus Question 6 Outdoor Experiences p. 66 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 67 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 68 Focus Question 6 Day 2 Large Group p. 70 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Large Group p. 71 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 72 Focus Question 6 Day 4 Large Group p. 74 Focus Question 6 Day 5 Large Group p. 75 Focus Question 6 Day 5 Small Group p. 80 Ministudy Day 1 Large Group p. 82 Ministudy Day 2 Large Group p. 84 Ministudy Day 3 Large Group p. 85 Ministudy Day 3 Small Group p. 86 Ministudy Day 4 Large Group p. 88 Ministudy Day 5 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.3.c) Engages in music activities having different moods, tempos, and rhythms. Beginning the Year p. 35 Focus Question 3 Outdoor Experiences

EXPECTATION PK.AR.3.d) Uses and explores traditional and non-traditional sound sources including those that are electronic. Beginning the Year p. 35 Focus Question 3 Outdoor Experiences

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Music

STANDARD PK.AR.4. Responds and reacts during musical activities.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.4.a) Observes a variety of musical performances, both vocal and instrumental. Beginning the Year p. 35 Focus Question 3 Outdoor Experiences

EXPECTATION PK.AR.4.b) Moves and keeps rhythm to different kinds of music.

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Beginning the Year p. 35 Focus Question 3 Outdoor Experiences

EXPECTATION PK.AR.4.c) Reacts to music through oral, written or visual expression. Beginning the Year p. 35 Focus Question 3 Outdoor Experiences

EXPECTATION PK.AR.4.d) Compares and contrasts different samples of music. Beginning the Year p. 35 Focus Question 3 Outdoor Experiences

EXPECTATION PK.AR.4.e) Expresses his/her preference for certain kinds of music. Beginning the Year p. 35 Focus Question 3 Outdoor Experiences

EXPECTATION PK.AR.4.f) Repeats, responds and/or reacts to lyrics and/or melodies. Beginning the Year p. 35 Focus Question 3 Outdoor Experiences

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Theatre / Dramatic Play

STANDARD PK.AR.5. Participates in a variety of dramatic play activities to represent fantasy and real life experiences.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.5.a) Represents fantasy, real-life, imagination, and literature through dramatic play. Beginning the Year p. 16 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 17 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 19 Focus Question 1 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 20 Focus Question 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 21 Focus Question 1 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 22 Focus Question 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 23 Focus Question 1 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 24 Focus Question 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 25 Focus Question 1 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 29 Focus Question 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 30 Focus Question 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 36 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 38 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 38 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 40 Focus Question 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 42 Focus Question 3 Day 4 Large Group p. 43 Focus Question 3 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 45 Focus Question 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 49 Focus Question 4 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 49 Focus Question 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 51 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 51 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Small Groupp51 p. 52 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 53 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 56 Focus Question 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 58 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 59 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 62 Focus Question 5 Day 4 Large Group p. 66 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 67 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 68 Focus Question 6 Day 2 Large Group p. 69 Focus Question 6 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 70 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Large Group p. 71 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 72 Focus Question 6 Day 4 Large Group p. 73 Focus Question 6 Day 4 Mighty Minutes

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EXPECTATION PK.AR.5.b) Assumes the role of something or someone else and attempts to speak in the appropriate manner and tone. Beginning the Year p. 16 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 17 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 19 Focus Question 1 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 20 Focus Question 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 21 Focus Question 1 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 22 Focus Question 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 23 Focus Question 1 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 24 Focus Question 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 25 Focus Question 1 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 29 Focus Question 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 30 Focus Question 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 36 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 38 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 38 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 40 Focus Question 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 42 Focus Question 3 Day 4 Large Group p. 43 Focus Question 3 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 45 Focus Question 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 49 Focus Question 4 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 49 Focus Question 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 51 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 51 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Small Groupp51 p. 52 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 53 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 56 Focus Question 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 58 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 59 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 62 Focus Question 5 Day 4 Large Group p. 66 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 67 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 68 Focus Question 6 Day 2 Large Group p. 69 Focus Question 6 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 70 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Large Group p. 71 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 72 Focus Question 6 Day 4 Large Group p. 73 Focus Question 6 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 74 Focus Question 6 Day 5 Large Group p. 75 Focus Question 6 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 79 Ministudy Outdoor Experiences p. 82 Ministudy Day 2 Large Group p. 84 Ministudy Day 3 Large Group p. 85 Ministudy Day 3 Small Group p. 87 Ministudy Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 89 Ministudy Day 5 Mighty Minutes

EXPECTATION PK.AR.5.c) Participates in teacher-guided and/or spontaneous dramatic play activities such as acting out a story. Beginning the Year p. 16 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 17 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 19 Focus Question 1 Day 2 Mighty Minutes

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p. 20 Focus Question 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 21 Focus Question 1 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 22 Focus Question 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 23 Focus Question 1 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 24 Focus Question 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 25 Focus Question 1 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 29 Focus Question 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 30 Focus Question 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 36 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 38 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 38 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 40 Focus Question 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 42 Focus Question 3 Day 4 Large Group p. 43 Focus Question 3 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 45 Focus Question 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 49 Focus Question 4 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 49 Focus Question 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 51 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 51 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Small Groupp51 p. 52 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 53 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 56 Focus Question 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 58 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 59 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 62 Focus Question 5 Day 4 Large Group p. 66 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 67 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 68 Focus Question 6 Day 2 Large Group p. 69 Focus Question 6 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 70 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Large Group p. 71 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 72 Focus Question 6 Day 4 Large Group p. 73 Focus Question 6 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 74 Focus Question 6 Day 5 Large Group p. 75 Focus Question 6 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 79 Ministudy Outdoor Experiences p. 82 Ministudy Day 2 Large Group p. 84 Ministudy Day 3 Large Group p. 85 Ministudy Day 3 Small Group p. 87 Ministudy Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 89 Ministudy Day 5 Mighty Minutes

EXPECTATION PK.AR.5.d) Uses basic props, and costume pieces to establish time, setting, and character. Beginning the Year p. 16 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 17 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 19 Focus Question 1 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 20 Focus Question 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 21 Focus Question 1 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 22 Focus Question 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 23 Focus Question 1 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 24 Focus Question 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 25 Focus Question 1 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 29 Focus Question 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 30 Focus Question 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 36 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 38 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 38 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 40 Focus Question 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 42 Focus Question 3 Day 4 Large Group p. 43 Focus Question 3 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 45 Focus Question 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes

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p. 49 Focus Question 4 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 49 Focus Question 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 51 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 51 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Small Groupp51 p. 52 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 53 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 56 Focus Question 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 58 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 59 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 62 Focus Question 5 Day 4 Large Group p. 66 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 67 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 68 Focus Question 6 Day 2 Large Group p. 69 Focus Question 6 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 70 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Large Group p. 71 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 72 Focus Question 6 Day 4 Large Group p. 73 Focus Question 6 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 74 Focus Question 6 Day 5 Large Group p. 75 Focus Question 6 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 79 Ministudy Outdoor Experiences p. 82 Ministudy Day 2 Large Group p. 84 Ministudy Day 3 Large Group p. 85 Ministudy Day 3 Small Group p. 87 Ministudy Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 89 Ministudy Day 5 Mighty Minutes

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Theatre / Dramatic Play

STANDARD PK.AR.6. Responds and reacts to theater and drama presentations.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.6.a) Demonstrates age-appropriate behavior when observing theatre and drama. Beginning the Year p. 16 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 17 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 19 Focus Question 1 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 20 Focus Question 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 21 Focus Question 1 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 22 Focus Question 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 23 Focus Question 1 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 24 Focus Question 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 25 Focus Question 1 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 29 Focus Question 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 30 Focus Question 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 36 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 38 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 38 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 40 Focus Question 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 42 Focus Question 3 Day 4 Large Group p. 43 Focus Question 3 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 45 Focus Question 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 49 Focus Question 4 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 49 Focus Question 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 51 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 51 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Small Groupp51 p. 52 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 53 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 56 Focus Question 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 58 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 59 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 62 Focus Question 5 Day 4 Large Group p. 66 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 67 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 68 Focus Question 6 Day 2 Large Group

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p. 69 Focus Question 6 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 70 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Large Group p. 71 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 72 Focus Question 6 Day 4 Large Group p. 73 Focus Question 6 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 74 Focus Question 6 Day 5 Large Group p. 75 Focus Question 6 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 79 Ministudy Outdoor Experiences p. 82 Ministudy Day 2 Large Group p. 84 Ministudy Day 3 Large Group p. 85 Ministudy Day 3 Small Group p. 87 Ministudy Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 89 Ministudy Day 5 Mighty Minutes

EXPECTATION PK.AR.6.b) Expresses his/her feelings about theatrical or dramatic productions or experiences through oral, written or visual expressions. Beginning the Year p. 16 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 17 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 19 Focus Question 1 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 20 Focus Question 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 21 Focus Question 1 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 22 Focus Question 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 23 Focus Question 1 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 24 Focus Question 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 25 Focus Question 1 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 29 Focus Question 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 30 Focus Question 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 36 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 38 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 38 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 40 Focus Question 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 42 Focus Question 3 Day 4 Large Group p. 43 Focus Question 3 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 45 Focus Question 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 49 Focus Question 4 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 49 Focus Question 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 51 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 51 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Small Groupp51 p. 52 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 53 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 56 Focus Question 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 58 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 59 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 62 Focus Question 5 Day 4 Large Group p. 66 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 67 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 68 Focus Question 6 Day 2 Large Group p. 69 Focus Question 6 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 70 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Large Group p. 71 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 72 Focus Question 6 Day 4 Large Group p. 73 Focus Question 6 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 74 Focus Question 6 Day 5 Large Group p. 75 Focus Question 6 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 79 Ministudy Outdoor Experiences p. 82 Ministudy Day 2 Large Group p. 84 Ministudy Day 3 Large Group p. 85 Ministudy Day 3 Small Group p. 87 Ministudy Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 89 Ministudy Day 5 Mighty Minutes

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Dance / Creative Movement

STANDARD PK.AR.7. Expresses what he/she knows, thinks, feels and believes through

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dance and creative movement.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.7.c) Uses creativity using his/her body (dance, march, hop, jump, sway, clap, snap, stomp, twist, turn, etc.). Beginning the Year p. 35 Focus Question 3 Outdoor Experiences

EXPECTATION PK.AR.7.f) Learns simple, repetitive dance steps and routines. Beginning the Year p. 35 Focus Question 3 Outdoor Experiences

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Dance / Creative Movement

STANDARD PK.AR.8. Responds and reacts to dance and creative movement.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.8.a) Imitates parts of dance or movement activity that he/she enjoys. Beginning the Year p. 35 Focus Question 3 Outdoor Experiences

EXPECTATION PK.AR.8.b) Compares and contrasts different forms of dance. Beginning the Year p. 35 Focus Question 3 Outdoor Experiences

EXPECTATION PK.AR.8.c) Demonstrates age appropriate audience behavior when observing dance and creative movement productions. Beginning the Year p. 35 Focus Question 3 Outdoor Experiences

EXPECTATION PK.AR.8.d) Describes interpretations and reactions to dance and movement experience (e.g., drawing a picture, acting it out, retelling a story). Beginning the Year p. 35 Focus Question 3 Outdoor Experiences

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Cultural Differences

STANDARD PK.AR.9. Expresses an understanding of artistic difference among cultures.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.9.a) Compares his/her artistic creations with those from other cultures. Beginning the Year p. 16 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 18 Focus Question 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 19 Focus Question 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 19 Focus Question 1 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 20 Focus Question 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 21 Focus Question 1 Day 3 Choice Time p. 21 Focus Question 1 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 22 Focus Question 1 Day 4 Choice Time p. 22 Focus Question 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 23 Focus Question 1 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 24 Focus Question 1 Day 5 Choice Time p. 24 Focus Question 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 25 Focus Question 1 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 27 Focus Question 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 30 Focus Question 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 31 Focus Question 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 45 Focus Question 3 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 53 Focus Question 4 Day 23 Large-Group Roundup p. 61 Focus Question 5 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 67 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Small Group p. 69 Focus Question 6 Day 2 Small Group p. 70 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Large Group p. 71 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 81 Ministudy Day 1 Small Group p. 83 Ministudy Day 2 Small Group p. 85 Ministudy Day 3 Read-Aloud

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p. 86 Ministudy Day 4 Large Group p. 87 Ministudy Day 4 Large-Group Roundup

EXPECTATION PK.AR.9.c) Distinguishes between different sounds of music and types of instruments from other cultures. Beginning the Year p. 35 Focus Question 3 Outdoor Experiences

EXPECTATION PK.AR.9.d) Discusses dances and dramatizations from various cultures. Beginning the Year p. 16 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 17 Focus Question 1 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 19 Focus Question 1 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 20 Focus Question 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 21 Focus Question 1 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 22 Focus Question 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 23 Focus Question 1 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 24 Focus Question 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 25 Focus Question 1 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 29 Focus Question 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 30 Focus Question 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 35 Focus Question 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 36 Focus Question 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 38 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 38 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Focus Question 3 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 40 Focus Question 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 42 Focus Question 3 Day 4 Large Group p. 43 Focus Question 3 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 45 Focus Question 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 49 Focus Question 4 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 49 Focus Question 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 51 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 51 Focus Question 4 Day 2 Small Groupp51 p. 52 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 53 Focus Question 4 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 56 Focus Question 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 58 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 59 Focus Question 5 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 62 Focus Question 5 Day 4 Large Group p. 66 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 67 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 68 Focus Question 6 Day 2 Large Group p. 69 Focus Question 6 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 70 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Large Group p. 71 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 72 Focus Question 6 Day 4 Large Group p. 73 Focus Question 6 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 74 Focus Question 6 Day 5 Large Group p. 75 Focus Question 6 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 79 Ministudy Outdoor Experiences p. 82 Ministudy Day 2 Large Group p. 84 Ministudy Day 3 Large Group p. 85 Ministudy Day 3 Small Group p. 87 Ministudy Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 89 Ministudy Day 5 Mighty Minutes

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.5.TE. Cognition and Knowledge of the World: TECHNOLOGY

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Foundations to Technology

STANDARD PK.TE.1. Describes types of materials and how they’re used.

EXPECTATION PK.TE.1.c) Creates structures with various materials to determine which do/don’t work to achieve the desired purpose, (e.g., glue, tape; paper, cardboard, foam, plastic, wood; straws, spools).

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Beginning the Year p. 21 Focus Question 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 67 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Small Group p. 69 Focus Question 6 Day 2 Small Group p. 71 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Small Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Foundations to Technology

STANDARD PK.TE.2. Explores and uses various types of tools appropriately.

EXPECTATION PK.TE.2.a) Identifies the functions of certain tools (e.g., cell phone, pulley, hammer, hearing aid, and microwave). Beginning the Year p. 21 Focus Question 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 67 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Small Group p. 69 Focus Question 6 Day 2 Small Group p. 71 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.TE.2.b) Follows simple directions for appropriate use of tools and demonstrates how they are used (e.g., computer, hammer, digital media or simple machine). Beginning the Year p. 21 Focus Question 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 67 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Small Group p. 69 Focus Question 6 Day 2 Small Group p. 71 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.TE.2.c) Describes and uses a variety of tools independently or with assistance (e.g., scissors, nut and bolt, incline plane, or lever). Beginning the Year p. 21 Focus Question 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 67 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Small Group p. 69 Focus Question 6 Day 2 Small Group p. 71 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.TE.2.d) Uses common tools to create simple objects or structures. Beginning the Year p. 21 Focus Question 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 67 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Small Group p. 69 Focus Question 6 Day 2 Small Group p. 71 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.TE.2.e) Invents and/or constructs simple objects or structures using common tools and materials in a safe manner (e.g., wood, glue, rulers, sandpaper, hammer, etc.). Beginning the Year p. 21 Focus Question 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 67 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Small Group p. 69 Focus Question 6 Day 2 Small Group p. 71 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Small Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Using Technology

STANDARD PK.TE.4. Understands the operation of technology systems.

EXPECTATION PK.TE.4.b) Begins using appropriate vocabulary when describing the nature and operation of a technological system (e.g., pedal power moves a bicycle, gas moves a car, batteries operate a toy). Beginning the Year p. 21 Focus Question 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 67 Focus Question 6 Day 1 Small Group p. 69 Focus Question 6 Day 2 Small Group p. 71 Focus Question 6 Day 3 Small Group

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Buildings Study

State: New York State PreK Foundation for the Common Core

Subject: Early Childhood Education

Grade: Ages 3-5

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.1. Approaches to Learning

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Engagement

STANDARD PK.1.1. Actively and confidently engages in play as a means of exploration and learning.

EXPECTATION PK.1.1.e) Uses “trial and error” method to figure out a task, problem, etc. Buildings Study p. 17 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Small Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 45 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 74 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Engagement

STANDARD PK.1.2. Actively engages in problem solving.

EXPECTATION PK.1.2.a) Identifies a problem and tries to solve it independently. Buildings Study p. 17 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Small Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 45 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 74 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time

EXPECTATION PK.1.2.b) Attempts multiple ways to solve a problem. Buildings Study p. 17 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Small Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 45 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 74 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time

EXPECTATION PK.1.2.c) Communicates more than one solution to a problem. Buildings Study p. 17 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Small Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 45 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 74 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time

EXPECTATION PK.1.2.d) Engages with peers and adults to solve problems. Buildings Study p. 17 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Small Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 45 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 74 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Creativity and Imagination

STANDARD PK.1.3. Approaches tasks, activities and problems with creativity, imagination and/or willingness to try new experiences or activities.

EXPECTATION PK.1.3.b) Identifies additional materials to complete a task. Buildings Study p. 17 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Small Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 45 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 74 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time

EXPECTATION PK.1.3.e) Seeks out connections, relations and assistance from peers and adults to complete a task. Buildings Study

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p. 17 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Small Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 45 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 74 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time

EXPECTATION PK.1.3.f) Communicates more than one solution to a problem. Buildings Study p. 17 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Small Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 45 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 74 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.2. Physical Development and Health

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Physical Development

STANDARD PK.2.2. Uses sensory information to plan and carry out movements.

EXPECTATION PK.2.2.a) Demonstrates appropriate body awareness when moving in different spaces. Buildings Study p. 18 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Large Group p. 21 Exploring the Topic - Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 22 Exploring the Topic - Day 5 Large Group p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 55 Investigation 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 60 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 96 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.2.2.c) Demonstrates awareness of spatial boundaries and the ability to work within them. Buildings Study p. 18 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Large Group p. 21 Exploring the Topic - Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 22 Exploring the Topic - Day 5 Large Group p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 55 Investigation 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 60 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 96 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Physical Development

STANDARD PK.2.3. Demonstrates coordination and control of large muscles.

EXPECTATION PK.2.3.a) Displays an upright posture when standing or seated. Buildings Study p. 18 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Large Group p. 21 Exploring the Topic - Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 22 Exploring the Topic - Day 5 Large Group p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 55 Investigation 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 60 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 96 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.2.3.c) Runs, jumps, walks in a straight line, and hops on one foot. Buildings Study p. 16 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Large Group p. 19 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Mighty Minutes

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p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 36 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 61 Investigation 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 71 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 96 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.2.3.d) Climbs stairs using alternating feet. Buildings Study p. 16 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Large Group p. 19 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 36 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 61 Investigation 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 71 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 96 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Physical Development

STANDARD PK.2.4. Combines a sequence of large motor skills with and without the use of equipment.

EXPECTATION PK.2.4.b) Peddles a tricycle. Buildings Study p. 16 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Large Group p. 19 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 36 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 61 Investigation 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 71 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 96 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.2.4.d) Participates in a series of large motor movements or activities such as, dancing, follow the leader, or Simon Says. Buildings Study p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 96 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Physical Development

STANDARD PK.2.5. Demonstrates eye-hand coordination and dexterity needed to manipulate objects.

EXPECTATION PK.2.5.a) Uses pincher grasp (index finger and thumb). Buildings Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic - Day 1 Choice Time p. 16 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Large Group p. 19 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 36 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 61 Investigation 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 71 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences

EXPECTATION PK.2.5.b) Demonstrates ability to engage in finger plays. Buildings Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic - Day 1 Choice Time p. 16 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Large Group p. 19 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 36 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 61 Investigation 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 71 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences

EXPECTATION PK.2.5.c) Uses materials such as pencils, paint brushes, eating utensils and blunt scissors effectively.

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Buildings Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic - Day 1 Choice Time p. 16 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Large Group p. 19 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 36 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 61 Investigation 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 71 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences

EXPECTATION PK.2.5.d) Manipulates small objects with ease (fits objects into holes, strings wooden beads, stacks mini blocks, uses geo boards, etc.). Buildings Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic - Day 1 Choice Time p. 16 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Large Group p. 19 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 36 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 61 Investigation 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 71 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences

EXPECTATION PK.2.5.e) Uses buttons, zippers, snaps, and hook and loop tape successfully. Buildings Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic - Day 1 Choice Time p. 16 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Large Group p. 19 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 36 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 61 Investigation 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 71 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Physical Fitness

STANDARD PK.2.6. Engages in a variety of physical fitness activities.

EXPECTATION PK.2.6.a) Engages in large motor activities (e.g., marching, hopping, running, jumping, dancing) in increasingly longer periods of time as skill and endurance develops. Buildings Study p. 16 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Large Group p. 19 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 36 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 61 Investigation 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 71 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 96 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Health and Well Being

STANDARD PK.2.8. Demonstrates awareness and understanding of healthy habits.

EXPECTATION PK.2.8.b) Talks about food choices in relationship to allergies and overall health. Buildings Study p. 97 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.2.8.c) Relates healthy behaviors to good personal health (milk for strong bones, spinach for strong muscles). Buildings Study p. 97 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Health and Safety

STANDARD PK.2.9. Demonstrates awareness and understanding of safety rules.

EXPECTATION PK.2.9.a) Verbalizes and demonstrates safety rules such as holding an adult’s hand when walking on sidewalks or near a street. Buildings Study

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p. 48 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 4 Day 2 Read-Aloud

EXPECTATION PK.2.9.c) Understands that some practices could be unsafe (e.g., playing with matches, playing near a busy street, not wearing a bike helmet). Buildings Study p. 48 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 4 Day 2 Read-Aloud

EXPECTATION PK.2.9.d) Demonstrates knowledge of bus safety (e.g., crosses in front of the bus after the driver signals, wears seatbelt). Buildings Study p. 48 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 4 Day 2 Read-Aloud

EXPECTATION PK.2.9.e) Participates in fire evacuation drills, understands what the alarm bell is and the need to go to a safe location, etc. Buildings Study p. 48 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 4 Day 2 Read-Aloud

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.3. Social and Emotional Development

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Accountability

STANDARD PK.3.6. Understands and follows routines and rules.

EXPECTATION PK.3.6.a) Displays an understanding of the purpose of rules. Buildings Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic - Day 1 Large Group p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 44 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 48 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.3.6.b) Engages easily in routine activities (e.g., story time, snack time, circle time). Buildings Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic - Day 1 Large Group p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 44 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 48 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.3.6.d) With assistance, understands that breaking rules have a consequence. Buildings Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic - Day 1 Large Group p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 44 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 48 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.3.6.e) Applies rules in new, but similar situations. Buildings Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic - Day 1 Large Group p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 44 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 48 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.3.6.f) Demonstrates the ability to create new rules for different situations. Buildings Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic - Day 1 Large Group

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p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 44 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 48 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.4. Communication, Language, and Literacy

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Motivation

STANDARD PK.4.1. Demonstrate that they are motivated to communicate.

EXPECTATION PK.4.1.a) Participates in small or large group activities for story telling, singing or finger plays. Buildings Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic - Day 1 Large Group p. 16 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Large Group p. 17 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 17 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Small Group p. 18 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Large Group p. 19 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 20 Exploring the Topic - Day 4 Large Group p. 21 Exploring the Topic - Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 21 Exploring the Topic - Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 22 Exploring the Topic - Day 5 Large Group p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 34 Investigation 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 35 Investigation 1 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 36 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 1 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 39 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 42 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 44 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 46 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 47 Investigation 2 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 48 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group p. 49 Investigation 2 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 49 Investigation 2 Day 5 Small Group p. 51 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 52 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 53 Investigation 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 54 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 56 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 57 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 58 Investigation 3 Day 4 Large Group p. 60 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 61 Investigation 3 Day 5 Small Group p. 64 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 65 Investigation 4 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 65 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 66 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 68 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 69 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 72 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 73 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes

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p. 73 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 74 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 76 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 77 Investigation 5 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 78 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p. 79 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time p. 79 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 79 Investigation 5 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 80 Investigation 5 Day 5 Choice Time p. 80 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group p. 81 Investigation 5 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 93 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experiences p. 94 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Group p. 96 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.1.b) Asks questions. Buildings Study p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 42 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 68 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 74 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 97 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group Roundup

EXPECTATION PK.4.1.c) Listens attentively for a variety of purposes (e.g., for enjoyment; to gain information; to perform a task; to learn what happened; to follow directions). Buildings Study p. 23 Exploring the Topic - Day 5 Small Group p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 45 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 55 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 97 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group Roundup

EXPECTATION PK.4.1.d) Initiates conversations, both verbally and nonverbally, about things around them. Buildings Study p. 65 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 69 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 77 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 78 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.1.g) Makes choices about how to communicate the ideas he wants to share (e.g., gestures, scribbles, sign language, speaking). Buildings Study p. 23 Exploring the Topic - Day 5 Small Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Background Knowledge

STANDARD PK.4.2. Demonstrates he/she is building background knowledge.

EXPECTATION PK.4.2.a) Asks questions related to a particular item, event or experience. Buildings Study p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 42 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 68 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 74 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 97 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group Roundup

EXPECTATION PK.4.2.c) Uses new vocabulary correctly. Buildings Study p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 59 Investigation 3 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup

EXPECTATION PK.4.2.d) Makes comparisons to words and concepts already known.

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Buildings Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic - Day 1 Choice Time p. 14 Exploring the Topic - Day 1 Large Group p. 15 Exploring the Topic - Day 1 Small Group p. 16 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Large Group p. 17 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Choice Time p. 17 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 17 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 18 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Choice Time p. 18 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Large Group p. 19 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 19 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 19 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Small Group p. 21 Exploring the Topic - Day 4 Choice Time p. 21 Exploring the Topic - Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 21 Exploring the Topic - Day 4 Small Group p. 23 Exploring the Topic - Day 5 Choice Time p. 23 Exploring the Topic - Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 23 Exploring the Topic - Day 5 Small Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 34 Investigation 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 35 Investigation 1 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 35 Investigation 1 Day 4 Small Group p. 36 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 37 Investigation 1 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 44 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 47 Investigation 2 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 48 Investigation 2 Day 5 Choice Time p. 49 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 52 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 53 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 53 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 54 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 55 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 55 Investigation 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 55 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 56 Investigation 3 Day 3 Choice Time p. 57 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 57 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 58 Investigation 3 Day 4 Choice Time p. 58 Investigation 3 Day 4 Large Group p. 59 Investigation 3 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 59 Investigation 3 Day 4 Small Group p. 60 Investigation 3 Day 5 Choice Time p. 60 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 64 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 64 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 65 Investigation 4 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 65 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 66 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 66 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 67 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p. 69 Investigation 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup

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p. 72 Investigation 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 72 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 74 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 75 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 76 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 77 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 77 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 78 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p. 79 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time p. 79 Investigation 5 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 79 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 81 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group p. 94 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Group p. 95 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 95 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 96 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p. 96 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Choice Time p. 97 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 97 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Viewing

STANDARD PK.4.3. Demonstrates that he/she understand what they observe.

EXPECTATION PK.4.3.a) Uses vocabulary relevant to observations. Buildings Study p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 59 Investigation 3 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup

EXPECTATION PK.4.3.c) Asks questions related to visual text and observations. Buildings Study p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 42 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 68 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 74 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 97 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group Roundup

EXPECTATION PK.4.3.d) Makes inferences and draws conclusions based on information from visual text. Buildings Study p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 37 Investigation 1 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 49 Investigation 2 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 53 Investigation 3 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 59 Investigation 3 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 65 Investigation 4 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 69 Investigation 4 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 75 Investigation 5 Day 2 Read-Aloud

EXPECTATION PK.4.3.e) Begins to identify relevant and irrelevant information, pictures, and symbols related to a familiar topic. Buildings Study p. 19 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 21 Exploring the Topic - Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 23 Exploring the Topic - Day 5 Small Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 37 Investigation 1 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 45 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 49 Investigation 2 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 53 Investigation 3 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 59 Investigation 3 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 65 Investigation 4 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 65 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group

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p. 69 Investigation 4 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 69 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 72 Investigation 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 75 Investigation 5 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 77 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 78 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Representing

STANDARD PK.4.4. Demonstrates his/her ability to express ideas using a variety of methods.

EXPECTATION PK.4.4.a) Uses facial expressions, body language, gestures, and sign language to express ideas. Buildings Study p. 15 Exploring the Topic - Day 1 Small Group p. 23 Exploring the Topic - Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 42 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 49 Investigation 2 Day 5 Small Group p. 53 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 58 Investigation 3 Day 4 Large Group p. 59 Investigation 3 Day 4 Small Group p. 69 Investigation 4 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 69 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 73 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 94 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Choice Time

EXPECTATION PK.4.4.b) Uses existing objects to represent desired or imagined objects in play or other purposeful way (e.g., plastic banana for a telephone). Buildings Study p. 16 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Large Group p. 17 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 17 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Small Group p. 18 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Large Group p. 21 Exploring the Topic - Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 21 Exploring the Topic - Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 22 Exploring the Topic - Day 5 Large Group p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 34 Investigation 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 35 Investigation 1 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 37 Investigation 1 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 42 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 45 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 47 Investigation 2 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 48 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group p. 49 Investigation 2 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 49 Investigation 2 Day 5 Small Group p. 52 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 53 Investigation 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 56 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 60 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 65 Investigation 4 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 65 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 68 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 69 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 73 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes

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p. 73 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 74 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 77 Investigation 5 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 78 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p. 79 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time p. 79 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 79 Investigation 5 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 80 Investigation 5 Day 5 Choice Time p. 80 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group p. 81 Investigation 5 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 96 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.4.c) Uses visual media to represent an actual experience. Buildings Study p. 16 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Large Group p. 17 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 37 Investigation 1 Day 5 Small Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 47 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 51 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 53 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 53 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 54 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 55 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 59 Investigation 3 Day 4 Small Group p. 60 Investigation 3 Day 5 Choice Time p. 66 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 68 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 69 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 72 Investigation 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 75 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 79 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 81 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.4.d) Reviews and reflects on his/her own representations. Buildings Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic - Day 1 Choice Time p. 14 Exploring the Topic - Day 1 Large Group p. 15 Exploring the Topic - Day 1 Small Group p. 16 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Large Group p. 17 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Choice Time p. 17 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 17 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Small Group p. 18 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Large Group p. 19 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Small Group p. 20 Exploring the Topic - Day 4 Large Group p. 21 Exploring the Topic - Day 4 Choice Time p. 21 Exploring the Topic - Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 23 Exploring the Topic - Day 5 Choice Time p. 23 Exploring the Topic - Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 23 Exploring the Topic - Day 5 Small Group p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 34 Investigation 1 Day 4 Choice Time p. 34 Investigation 1 Day 4 Large Group

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p. 35 Investigation 1 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 35 Investigation 1 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 35 Investigation 1 Day 4 Small Group p. 36 Investigation 1 Day 5 Choice Time p. 36 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 37 Investigation 1 Day 5 Small Group p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 44 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 45 Investigation 2 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 46 Investigation 2 Day 4 Choice Time p. 46 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 47 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 47 Investigation 2 Day 4 Small Group p. 48 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group p. 49 Investigation 2 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 49 Investigation 2 Day 5 Small Group p. 51 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 52 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 53 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 54 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 55 Investigation 3 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 56 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 57 Investigation 3 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 59 Investigation 3 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 59 Investigation 3 Day 4 Small Group p. 61 Investigation 3 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 61 Investigation 3 Day 5 Small Group p. 64 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 64 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 66 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 66 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p. 68 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 69 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 72 Investigation 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 72 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 73 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 73 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 73 Investigation 5 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 74 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 75 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 76 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 77 Investigation 5 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 77 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 78 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p. 79 Investigation 5 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 79 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 81 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group p. 93 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experiences p. 94 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Choice Time p. 95 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 95 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 97 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 97 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.4.e) Writes and draws spontaneously to communicate meaning with peers or adults during play. Buildings Study

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p. 16 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Large Group p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 54 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 66 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 72 Investigation 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 79 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 81 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Vocabulary

STANDARD PK.4.5. Demonstrates a growing receptive vocabulary.

EXPECTATION PK.4.5.a) Understands and follows spoken directions. Buildings Study p. 13 Exploring the Topic - Outdoor Experiences p. 14 Exploring the Topic - Day 1 Large Group p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 51 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 55 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 59 Investigation 3 Day 4 Small Group p. 61 Investigation 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 63 Investigation 4 Outdoor Experience p. 71 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 73 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 78 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p. 93 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experiences p. 96 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p. 97 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Vocabulary

STANDARD PK.4.6. Demonstrates a growing expressive vocabulary.

EXPECTATION PK.4.6.b) Uses more complex words in conversation. Buildings Study p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 59 Investigation 3 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup

EXPECTATION PK.4.6.c) Makes use of new and rare words introduced by adults or peers. Buildings Study p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 59 Investigation 3 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup

EXPECTATION PK.4.6.f) Initiates conversations about a book, situation, event or print in the environment. Buildings Study p. 65 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 69 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 77 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 78 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.5.SC. Cognition and Knowledge of the World: SCIENCE

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Scientific Thinking

STANDARD PK.SC.1. Asks questions and makes predictions based on observations and manipulation of things and events in the environment.

EXPECTATION PK.SC.1.a) Uses senses to gather, explore, and interpret information. Buildings Study p. 16 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Large Group p. 17 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Small Group p. 18 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Large Group

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p. 19 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Small Group p. 22 Exploring the Topic - Day 5 Large Group p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 35 Investigation 1 Day 4 Small Group p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 53 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 53 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 54 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 55 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 55 Investigation 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 57 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 57 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 59 Investigation 3 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 59 Investigation 3 Day 4 Small Group p. 60 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 61 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 66 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p. 69 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 79 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 81 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group p. 95 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Group Roundup p. 95 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 96 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p. 96 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Choice Time p. 97 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.1.c) Makes observations and describes changes in objects, living things, and natural events in the environment. Buildings Study p. 16 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Large Group p. 19 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Small Group p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 51 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 52 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 54 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 66 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p. 97 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.1.d) Organizes his or her observations of objects and events by identifying, classifying, etc. Buildings Study p. 19 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Small Group p. 21 Exploring the Topic - Day 4 Small Group p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 48 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group p. 55 Investigation 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 66 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.1.e) Asks “why,” “how,” and “what if” questions and seeks answers through experimentation and investigation. Buildings Study p. 19 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Small Group p. 22 Exploring the Topic - Day 5 Large Group p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group

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p. 35 Investigation 1 Day 4 Small Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 45 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 51 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 52 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 54 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 56 Investigation 3 Day 3 Choice Time p. 58 Investigation 3 Day 4 Choice Time p. 59 Investigation 3 Day 4 Small Group p. 60 Investigation 3 Day 5 Choice Time p. 64 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 67 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p. 69 Investigation 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 72 Investigation 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 74 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 76 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 97 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.1.f) Makes predictions based on background knowledge, previous scientific experiences, and observations of objects and events in the world. Buildings Study p. 56 Investigation 3 Day 3 Choice Time p. 58 Investigation 3 Day 4 Choice Time p. 58 Investigation 3 Day 4 Large Group p. 59 Investigation 3 Day 4 Small Group p. 60 Investigation 3 Day 5 Choice Time p. 64 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Scientific Thinking

STANDARD PK.SC.2. Tests predictions through exploration and experimentation.

EXPECTATION PK.SC.2.a) Gives oral, written or graphic explanations of what he/she wants to learn. Buildings Study p. 16 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Large Group p. 18 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Large Group p. 22 Exploring the Topic - Day 5 Large Group p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 46 Investigation 2 Day 4 Choice Time p. 54 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 55 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 55 Investigation 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 60 Investigation 3 Day 5 Choice Time p. 60 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 66 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 66 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 96 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p. 96 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Choice Time

EXPECTATION PK.SC.2.b) Uses a variety of tools and materials to test predictions through active experimentation (child uses magnifying glass to examine pine needles; child puts large paper clip on water to see if it floats.) Buildings Study p. 19 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Small Group p. 35 Investigation 1 Day 4 Small Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 51 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 52 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 56 Investigation 3 Day 3 Choice Time p. 58 Investigation 3 Day 4 Choice Time

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p. 59 Investigation 3 Day 4 Small Group p. 60 Investigation 3 Day 5 Choice Time p. 64 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 67 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p. 69 Investigation 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 72 Investigation 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 76 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 97 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.2.c) Replicates or changes the experimental approach. Buildings Study p. 19 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Small Group p. 35 Investigation 1 Day 4 Small Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 51 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 52 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 56 Investigation 3 Day 3 Choice Time p. 58 Investigation 3 Day 4 Choice Time p. 59 Investigation 3 Day 4 Small Group p. 60 Investigation 3 Day 5 Choice Time p. 64 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 67 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p. 69 Investigation 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 72 Investigation 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 76 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 97 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.2.d) Records and organizes data using graphs, charts, science journals, or other means of recording. Buildings Study p. 45 Investigation 2 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 46 Investigation 2 Day 4 Choice Time p. 46 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 64 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 4 Day 3 Choice Time

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Scientific Thinking

STANDARD PK.SC.3. Generates explanations and communicates conclusions regarding experiments and explorations.

EXPECTATION PK.SC.3.a) Compares and contrasts attributes of objects, living things, and events in the environment to organize what they have learned. Buildings Study p. 19 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Small Group p. 21 Exploring the Topic - Day 4 Small Group p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 48 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group p. 55 Investigation 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 66 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.3.b) Identifies cause and effect relationships. Buildings Study p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.3.c) Verifies predictions by explaining “how” and “why.” Buildings Study p. 16 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Large Group p. 17 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Small Group p. 18 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Large Group p. 19 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Small Group

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p. 22 Exploring the Topic - Day 5 Large Group p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 35 Investigation 1 Day 4 Small Group p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 53 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 53 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 54 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 55 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 55 Investigation 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 57 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 57 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 59 Investigation 3 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 59 Investigation 3 Day 4 Small Group p. 60 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 61 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 66 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p. 69 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 79 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 81 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group p. 95 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Group Roundup p. 95 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 96 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p. 96 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Choice Time p. 97 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.3.e) Shares ideas about objects, living things and other natural events in the environments through words, pictures, and other representations. Buildings Study p. 16 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Large Group p. 17 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Small Group p. 18 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Large Group p. 19 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Small Group p. 22 Exploring the Topic - Day 5 Large Group p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 35 Investigation 1 Day 4 Small Group p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 53 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 53 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 54 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 55 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 55 Investigation 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 57 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 57 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 59 Investigation 3 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 59 Investigation 3 Day 4 Small Group p. 60 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 61 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 66 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p. 69 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 79 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 81 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group p. 95 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Group Roundup

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p. 95 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 96 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p. 96 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Choice Time p. 97 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Living Things

STANDARD PK.SC.5. Observes and describes characteristics of living things.

EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.a) Observes and discusses similarities, differences, and categories of plants and animals. Buildings Study p. 18 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Large Group p. 21 Exploring the Topic - Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 22 Exploring the Topic - Day 5 Large Group p. 36 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 60 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.c) Explains why plants and animals need water and food. Buildings Study p. 18 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Large Group p. 21 Exploring the Topic - Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 22 Exploring the Topic - Day 5 Large Group p. 36 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 60 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.d) Observes and discusses similarities, differences, and categories of plants and animals. Buildings Study p. 18 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Large Group p. 21 Exploring the Topic - Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 22 Exploring the Topic - Day 5 Large Group p. 36 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 60 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.f) Explains why plants and animals need water and food. Buildings Study p. 18 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Large Group p. 21 Exploring the Topic - Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 22 Exploring the Topic - Day 5 Large Group p. 36 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 60 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.h) Describes and identifies the different structures of familiar plants and animals. (Plants have stems, roots, leaves; animals have eyes, mouths, ears, etc.) Buildings Study p. 18 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Large Group p. 21 Exploring the Topic - Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 22 Exploring the Topic - Day 5 Large Group p. 36 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 60 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.i) Recognizes that plants and animals have some characteristics of their “parents.” Buildings Study p. 18 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Large Group p. 21 Exploring the Topic - Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 22 Exploring the Topic - Day 5 Large Group p. 36 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 60 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.j) Observes, describes, and compares the habitats of plants and animals.

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Buildings Study p. 18 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Large Group p. 22 Exploring the Topic - Day 5 Large Group p. 60 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.k) Observes, records, and explains how plants and animals respond to changes in the environment and changes in seasons. Buildings Study p. 16 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Large Group p. 19 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 36 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 61 Investigation 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 96 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Physical Properties

STANDARD PK.SC.6. Acquires knowledge about the physical properties of the world.

EXPECTATION PK.SC.6.a) Describes, compares, and categorizes objects based on their properties. Buildings Study p. 19 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Small Group p. 21 Exploring the Topic - Day 4 Small Group p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 48 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group p. 55 Investigation 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 66 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.6.b) Uses senses to explore different environments (classroom, playground, field trips). Buildings Study p. 16 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Large Group p. 19 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Small Group p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 51 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 52 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 54 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 66 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p. 97 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.6.c) Recognizes and describes the effect of his/her own actions on objects. Buildings Study p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.6.d) Describes tools and their specific functions (e.g., hammer for pounding nails). Buildings Study p. 45 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 46 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 59 Investigation 3 Day 4 Small Group p. 67 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p. 69 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 76 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 97 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.6.e) Uses a variety of tools to explore the world and learn how things work (such as magnifiers and balance scales). Buildings Study p. 45 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time

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p. 46 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 59 Investigation 3 Day 4 Small Group p. 67 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p. 69 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 76 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 97 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.6.g) Describes and compares the effects of common forces (pushes and pulls) on objects, such as those caused by gravity, magnetism, and mechanical forces. Buildings Study p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.5.SS. Cognition and Knowledge of the World: SOCIAL STUDIES

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Geography

STANDARD PK.SS.3. Demonstrates knowledge of the relationship between people, places, and regions.

EXPECTATION PK.SS.3.b) Names the street, neighborhood, city or and town where he/she lives. Buildings Study p. 17 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Small Group p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SS.3.c) Uses words that indicate direction, position and relative distance. Buildings Study p. 17 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Small Group p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Civics, Citizenship and Government

STANDARD PK.SS.5. Demonstrate an understanding of roles, rights, and responsibilities.

EXPECTATION PK.SS.5.b) Expresses that rules are for everyone. Buildings Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic - Day 1 Large Group p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 44 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 48 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.SS.5.c) Identifies rules that protect him/herself and others. Buildings Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic - Day 1 Large Group p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 44 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 48 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.SS.5.d) Explains that rules affect children and adults. Buildings Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic - Day 1 Large Group p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 44 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 48 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Civics, Citizenship and Government

STANDARD PK.SS.6. Begins to learn the basic civic and democratic principles.

EXPECTATION PK.SS.6.a) Participates in making group rules and/or rules for daily routines and transitions.

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Buildings Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic - Day 1 Large Group p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 44 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 48 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.SS.6.b) Follows rules and may remind others of the rules. Buildings Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic - Day 1 Large Group p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 44 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 48 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Career Development

STANDARD PK.SS.8. Demonstrates interest and awareness about a wide variety of careers and work environments.

EXPECTATION PK.SS.8.a) Asks questions about and shows an interest in the jobs of his/her family members and/or “community helpers.” Buildings Study p. 44 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 46 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 48 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group p. 76 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.SS.8.b) Recognizes that people depend on “community helpers” to provide goods and services. Buildings Study p. 44 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 48 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group p. 76 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.SS.8.c) Identifies the tools and equipment that correspond to various roles and jobs. Buildings Study p. 44 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 46 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 48 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group p. 76 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.SS.8.d) Takes on the role of a “community helper”, e.g., dramatic play or in acting out a story or song. Buildings Study p. 44 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 48 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group p. 76 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.SS.8.e) Indicates an interest in a future career by making statements like, “I want to be a firefighter when I grow up.” Buildings Study p. 44 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 46 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 48 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group p. 76 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.SS.8.f) Talks about a parent’s, a relative’s or a neighbor’s job. Buildings Study p. 44 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 46 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 48 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group p. 76 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group

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STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.5.AR. Cognition and Knowledge of the World: THE ARTS

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Visual Arts

STANDARD PK.AR.1. Expresses oneself and represents what he/she knows, thinks, believes and feels through visual arts.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.1.a) Experiments with a variety of mediums and methods of using art materials (such as using a big brush to paint broad strokes, combining colors, etc.). Buildings Study p. 23 Exploring the Topic - Day 5 Choice Time p. 35 Investigation 1 Day 4 Small Group p. 36 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 64 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 66 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 68 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 72 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 74 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 76 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.1.b) Shows an interest in what can be created with tools, texture, color and technique. Buildings Study p. 23 Exploring the Topic - Day 5 Choice Time p. 35 Investigation 1 Day 4 Small Group p. 36 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 64 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 66 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 68 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 72 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 74 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 75 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 76 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.1.c) Uses materials to build and create “pieces” that represent another item (blocks become a castle; clay becomes a snake). Buildings Study p. 23 Exploring the Topic - Day 5 Choice Time p. 35 Investigation 1 Day 4 Small Group p. 36 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 64 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 66 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 68 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 72 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 74 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 76 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.1.d) Chooses materials and subjects with intent and purpose. Buildings Study p. 23 Exploring the Topic - Day 5 Choice Time p. 35 Investigation 1 Day 4 Small Group p. 36 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 64 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 66 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 68 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 72 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 74 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 76 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.1.e) Paints, draws and constructs models based on observations. Buildings Study p. 16 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Large Group p. 17 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group

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p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 37 Investigation 1 Day 5 Small Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 47 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 51 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 53 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 53 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 54 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 55 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 59 Investigation 3 Day 4 Small Group p. 60 Investigation 3 Day 5 Choice Time p. 66 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 68 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 69 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 72 Investigation 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 75 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 79 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 81 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Visual Arts

STANDARD PK.AR.2. Responds and react to visual arts created by themselves and others.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.2.a) Expresses an interest in drawings, sculptures, models, paintings, and art creations of others. Buildings Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic - Day 1 Choice Time p. 14 Exploring the Topic - Day 1 Large Group p. 15 Exploring the Topic - Day 1 Small Group p. 16 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Large Group p. 17 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Choice Time p. 17 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 17 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Small Group p. 18 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Large Group p. 19 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Small Group p. 20 Exploring the Topic - Day 4 Large Group p. 21 Exploring the Topic - Day 4 Choice Time p. 21 Exploring the Topic - Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 23 Exploring the Topic - Day 5 Choice Time p. 23 Exploring the Topic - Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 23 Exploring the Topic - Day 5 Small Group p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 34 Investigation 1 Day 4 Choice Time p. 34 Investigation 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 35 Investigation 1 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 35 Investigation 1 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 35 Investigation 1 Day 4 Small Group p. 36 Investigation 1 Day 5 Choice Time p. 36 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 37 Investigation 1 Day 5 Small Group p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 44 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group

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p. 45 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 45 Investigation 2 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 46 Investigation 2 Day 4 Choice Time p. 46 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 47 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 47 Investigation 2 Day 4 Small Group p. 48 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group p. 49 Investigation 2 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 49 Investigation 2 Day 5 Small Group p. 51 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 52 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 53 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 54 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 55 Investigation 3 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 56 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 57 Investigation 3 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 59 Investigation 3 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 59 Investigation 3 Day 4 Small Group p. 61 Investigation 3 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 61 Investigation 3 Day 5 Small Group p. 64 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 64 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 66 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 66 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p. 68 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 69 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 72 Investigation 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 72 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 73 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 73 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 73 Investigation 5 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 74 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 75 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 76 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 77 Investigation 5 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 77 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 78 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p. 79 Investigation 5 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 79 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 81 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group p. 93 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experiences p. 94 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Choice Time p. 95 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 95 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 97 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 97 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.2.b) Identifies similarities and differences among samples of visual art. Buildings Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic - Day 1 Choice Time p. 14 Exploring the Topic - Day 1 Large Group p. 15 Exploring the Topic - Day 1 Small Group p. 16 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Large Group p. 17 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Choice Time p. 17 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 17 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Small Group p. 18 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Large Group p. 19 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Small Group p. 20 Exploring the Topic - Day 4 Large Group p. 21 Exploring the Topic - Day 4 Choice Time p. 21 Exploring the Topic - Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 23 Exploring the Topic - Day 5 Choice Time p. 23 Exploring the Topic - Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 23 Exploring the Topic - Day 5 Small Group

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p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 34 Investigation 1 Day 4 Choice Time p. 34 Investigation 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 35 Investigation 1 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 35 Investigation 1 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 35 Investigation 1 Day 4 Small Group p. 36 Investigation 1 Day 5 Choice Time p. 36 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 37 Investigation 1 Day 5 Small Group p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 44 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 45 Investigation 2 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 46 Investigation 2 Day 4 Choice Time p. 46 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 47 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 47 Investigation 2 Day 4 Small Group p. 48 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group p. 49 Investigation 2 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 49 Investigation 2 Day 5 Small Group p. 51 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 52 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 53 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 54 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 55 Investigation 3 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 56 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 57 Investigation 3 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 59 Investigation 3 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 59 Investigation 3 Day 4 Small Group p. 61 Investigation 3 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 61 Investigation 3 Day 5 Small Group p. 64 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 64 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 66 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 66 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p. 68 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 69 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 72 Investigation 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 72 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 73 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 73 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 73 Investigation 5 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 74 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 75 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 76 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 77 Investigation 5 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 77 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 78 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p. 79 Investigation 5 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 79 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 81 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group p. 93 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experiences

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p. 94 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Choice Time p. 95 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 95 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 97 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 97 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.2.c) Shares opinions about visual arts, creations, and experiences. Buildings Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic - Day 1 Choice Time p. 14 Exploring the Topic - Day 1 Large Group p. 15 Exploring the Topic - Day 1 Small Group p. 16 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Large Group p. 17 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Choice Time p. 17 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 17 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Small Group p. 18 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Large Group p. 19 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Small Group p. 20 Exploring the Topic - Day 4 Large Group p. 21 Exploring the Topic - Day 4 Choice Time p. 21 Exploring the Topic - Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 23 Exploring the Topic - Day 5 Choice Time p. 23 Exploring the Topic - Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 23 Exploring the Topic - Day 5 Small Group p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 34 Investigation 1 Day 4 Choice Time p. 34 Investigation 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 35 Investigation 1 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 35 Investigation 1 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 35 Investigation 1 Day 4 Small Group p. 36 Investigation 1 Day 5 Choice Time p. 36 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 37 Investigation 1 Day 5 Small Group p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 44 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 45 Investigation 2 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 46 Investigation 2 Day 4 Choice Time p. 46 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 47 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 47 Investigation 2 Day 4 Small Group p. 48 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group p. 49 Investigation 2 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 49 Investigation 2 Day 5 Small Group p. 51 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 52 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 53 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 54 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 55 Investigation 3 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 56 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 57 Investigation 3 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 59 Investigation 3 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 59 Investigation 3 Day 4 Small Group p. 61 Investigation 3 Day 5 Read-Aloud

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p. 61 Investigation 3 Day 5 Small Group p. 64 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 64 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 66 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 66 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p. 68 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 69 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 72 Investigation 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 72 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 73 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 73 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 73 Investigation 5 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 74 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 75 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 76 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 77 Investigation 5 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 77 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 78 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p. 79 Investigation 5 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 79 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 81 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group p. 93 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experiences p. 94 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Choice Time p. 95 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 95 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 97 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 97 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Music

STANDARD PK.AR.3. Expresses oneself by engaging in musical activities.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.3.a) Participates with increasing interest and enjoyment in a variety of music activities including listening to music, singing songs, performing finger plays, and experimenting with various musical instruments. Buildings Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic - Day 1 Large Group p. 16 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Large Group p. 17 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Small Group p. 18 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Large Group p. 19 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 20 Exploring the Topic - Day 4 Large Group p. 21 Exploring the Topic - Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 34 Investigation 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 36 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 42 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 44 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 46 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 47 Investigation 2 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 48 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group p. 51 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 52 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 53 Investigation 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 54 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group

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p. 56 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 57 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 58 Investigation 3 Day 4 Large Group p. 60 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 61 Investigation 3 Day 5 Small Group p. 64 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 65 Investigation 4 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 66 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 68 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 69 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 72 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 74 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 76 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 78 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p. 80 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group p. 81 Investigation 5 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 93 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experiences p. 94 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Group p. 96 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.3.b) Enjoys singing, making up silly and rhyming verses, imitating rhythmic patterns, and using music to tell stories and express feelings. Buildings Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic - Day 1 Large Group p. 16 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Large Group p. 17 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Small Group p. 18 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Large Group p. 19 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 20 Exploring the Topic - Day 4 Large Group p. 21 Exploring the Topic - Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 34 Investigation 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 36 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 42 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 44 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 46 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 47 Investigation 2 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 48 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group p. 51 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 52 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 53 Investigation 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 54 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 56 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 57 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 58 Investigation 3 Day 4 Large Group p. 60 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 61 Investigation 3 Day 5 Small Group p. 64 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 65 Investigation 4 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 66 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 68 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 69 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 72 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 74 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 76 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 78 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group

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p. 80 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group p. 81 Investigation 5 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 93 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experiences p. 94 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Group p. 96 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.3.c) Engages in music activities having different moods, tempos, and rhythms. Buildings Study p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences

EXPECTATION PK.AR.3.d) Uses and explores traditional and non-traditional sound sources including those that are electronic. Buildings Study p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Music

STANDARD PK.AR.4. Responds and reacts during musical activities.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.4.a) Observes a variety of musical performances, both vocal and instrumental. Buildings Study p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences

EXPECTATION PK.AR.4.b) Moves and keeps rhythm to different kinds of music. Buildings Study p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences

EXPECTATION PK.AR.4.c) Reacts to music through oral, written or visual expression. Buildings Study p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences

EXPECTATION PK.AR.4.d) Compares and contrasts different samples of music. Buildings Study p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences

EXPECTATION PK.AR.4.e) Expresses his/her preference for certain kinds of music. Buildings Study p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences

EXPECTATION PK.AR.4.f) Repeats, responds and/or reacts to lyrics and/or melodies. Buildings Study p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Theatre / Dramatic Play

STANDARD PK.AR.5. Participates in a variety of dramatic play activities to represent fantasy and real life experiences.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.5.a) Represents fantasy, real-life, imagination, and literature through dramatic play. Buildings Study p. 16 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Large Group p. 17 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 17 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Small Group p. 18 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Large Group p. 21 Exploring the Topic - Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 21 Exploring the Topic - Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 22 Exploring the Topic - Day 5 Large Group p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group

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p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 34 Investigation 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 35 Investigation 1 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 37 Investigation 1 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 42 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 45 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 47 Investigation 2 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 48 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group p. 49 Investigation 2 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 49 Investigation 2 Day 5 Small Group p. 52 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 53 Investigation 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 56 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 60 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 65 Investigation 4 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 65 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 68 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 69 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 73 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 73 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 74 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 77 Investigation 5 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 78 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p. 79 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time p. 79 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 79 Investigation 5 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 80 Investigation 5 Day 5 Choice Time p. 80 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group p. 81 Investigation 5 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 96 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.5.b) Assumes the role of something or someone else and attempts to speak in the appropriate manner and tone. Buildings Study p. 16 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Large Group p. 17 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 17 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Small Group p. 18 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Large Group p. 21 Exploring the Topic - Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 21 Exploring the Topic - Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 22 Exploring the Topic - Day 5 Large Group p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 34 Investigation 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 35 Investigation 1 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 37 Investigation 1 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 42 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 45 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 47 Investigation 2 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 48 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group p. 49 Investigation 2 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 49 Investigation 2 Day 5 Small Group p. 52 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 53 Investigation 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 56 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large Group

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p. 60 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 65 Investigation 4 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 65 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 68 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 69 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 73 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 73 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 74 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 77 Investigation 5 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 78 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p. 79 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time p. 79 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 79 Investigation 5 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 80 Investigation 5 Day 5 Choice Time p. 80 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group p. 81 Investigation 5 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 96 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.5.c) Participates in teacher-guided and/or spontaneous dramatic play activities such as acting out a story. Buildings Study p. 16 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Large Group p. 17 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 17 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Small Group p. 18 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Large Group p. 21 Exploring the Topic - Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 21 Exploring the Topic - Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 22 Exploring the Topic - Day 5 Large Group p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 34 Investigation 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 35 Investigation 1 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 37 Investigation 1 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 42 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 45 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 47 Investigation 2 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 48 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group p. 49 Investigation 2 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 49 Investigation 2 Day 5 Small Group p. 52 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 53 Investigation 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 56 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 60 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 65 Investigation 4 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 65 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 68 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 69 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 73 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 73 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 74 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 77 Investigation 5 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 78 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p. 79 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time p. 79 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 79 Investigation 5 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 80 Investigation 5 Day 5 Choice Time p. 80 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group

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EXPECTATION PK.AR.5.d) Uses basic props, and costume pieces to establish time, setting, and character. Buildings Study p. 16 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Large Group p. 17 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 17 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Small Group p. 18 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Large Group p. 21 Exploring the Topic - Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 21 Exploring the Topic - Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 22 Exploring the Topic - Day 5 Large Group p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 34 Investigation 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 35 Investigation 1 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 37 Investigation 1 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 42 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 45 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 47 Investigation 2 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 48 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group p. 49 Investigation 2 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 49 Investigation 2 Day 5 Small Group p. 52 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 53 Investigation 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 56 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 60 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 65 Investigation 4 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 65 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 68 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 69 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 73 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 73 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 74 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 77 Investigation 5 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 78 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p. 79 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time p. 79 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 79 Investigation 5 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 80 Investigation 5 Day 5 Choice Time p. 80 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group p. 81 Investigation 5 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 96 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Theatre / Dramatic Play

STANDARD PK.AR.6. Responds and reacts to theater and drama presentations.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.6.a) Demonstrates age-appropriate behavior when observing theatre and drama. Buildings Study p. 16 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Large Group p. 17 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 17 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Small Group p. 18 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Large Group p. 21 Exploring the Topic - Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 21 Exploring the Topic - Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 22 Exploring the Topic - Day 5 Large Group

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p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 34 Investigation 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 35 Investigation 1 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 37 Investigation 1 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 42 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 45 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 47 Investigation 2 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 48 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group p. 49 Investigation 2 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 49 Investigation 2 Day 5 Small Group p. 52 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 53 Investigation 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 56 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 60 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 65 Investigation 4 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 65 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 68 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 69 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 73 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 73 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 74 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 77 Investigation 5 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 78 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p. 79 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time p. 79 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 79 Investigation 5 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 80 Investigation 5 Day 5 Choice Time p. 80 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group p. 81 Investigation 5 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 96 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.6.b) Expresses his/her feelings about theatrical or dramatic productions or experiences through oral, written or visual expressions. Buildings Study p. 16 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Large Group p. 17 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 17 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Small Group p. 18 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Large Group p. 21 Exploring the Topic - Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 21 Exploring the Topic - Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 22 Exploring the Topic - Day 5 Large Group p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 34 Investigation 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 35 Investigation 1 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 37 Investigation 1 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 42 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 45 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 47 Investigation 2 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 48 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group p. 49 Investigation 2 Day 5 Mighty Minutes

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p. 49 Investigation 2 Day 5 Small Group p. 52 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 53 Investigation 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 56 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 60 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 65 Investigation 4 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 65 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 68 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 69 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 73 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 73 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 74 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 77 Investigation 5 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 78 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p. 79 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time p. 79 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 79 Investigation 5 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 80 Investigation 5 Day 5 Choice Time p. 80 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group p. 81 Investigation 5 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 96 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Dance / Creative Movement

STANDARD PK.AR.7. Expresses what he/she knows, thinks, feels and believes through dance and creative movement.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.7.c) Uses creativity using his/her body (dance, march, hop, jump, sway, clap, snap, stomp, twist, turn, etc.). Buildings Study p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 96 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.7.f) Learns simple, repetitive dance steps and routines. Buildings Study p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 96 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Dance / Creative Movement

STANDARD PK.AR.8. Responds and reacts to dance and creative movement.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.8.a) Imitates parts of dance or movement activity that he/she enjoys. Buildings Study p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 96 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.8.b) Compares and contrasts different forms of dance. Buildings Study p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 96 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.8.c) Demonstrates age appropriate audience behavior when observing dance and creative movement productions. Buildings Study p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 96 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.8.d) Describes interpretations and reactions to dance and movement experience (e.g., drawing a picture, acting it out, retelling a story).

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CATEGORY / CLUSTER Cultural Differences

STANDARD PK.AR.9. Expresses an understanding of artistic difference among cultures.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.9.a) Compares his/her artistic creations with those from other cultures. Buildings Study p. 16 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Large Group p. 17 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 37 Investigation 1 Day 5 Small Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 47 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 51 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 53 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 53 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 54 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 55 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 59 Investigation 3 Day 4 Small Group p. 60 Investigation 3 Day 5 Choice Time p. 66 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 68 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 69 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 72 Investigation 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 75 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 79 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 81 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.9.c) Distinguishes between different sounds of music and types of instruments from other cultures. Buildings Study p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences

EXPECTATION PK.AR.9.d) Discusses dances and dramatizations from various cultures. Buildings Study p. 16 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Large Group p. 17 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 17 Exploring the Topic - Day 2 Small Group p. 18 Exploring the Topic - Day 3 Large Group p. 21 Exploring the Topic - Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 21 Exploring the Topic - Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 22 Exploring the Topic - Day 5 Large Group p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 34 Investigation 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 35 Investigation 1 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 37 Investigation 1 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 42 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 45 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 47 Investigation 2 Day 4 Mighty Minutes

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p. 48 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group p. 49 Investigation 2 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 49 Investigation 2 Day 5 Small Group p. 52 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 53 Investigation 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 56 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 60 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 65 Investigation 4 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 65 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 68 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 69 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 73 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 73 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 74 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 77 Investigation 5 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 78 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p. 79 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time p. 79 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 79 Investigation 5 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 80 Investigation 5 Day 5 Choice Time p. 80 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group p. 81 Investigation 5 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 96 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.5.TE. Cognition and Knowledge of the World: TECHNOLOGY

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Foundations to Technology

STANDARD PK.TE.1. Describes types of materials and how they’re used.

EXPECTATION PK.TE.1.c) Creates structures with various materials to determine which do/don’t work to achieve the desired purpose, (e.g., glue, tape; paper, cardboard, foam, plastic, wood; straws, spools). Buildings Study p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 57 Investigation 3 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 73 Investigation 5 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 79 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 81 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group p. 94 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Choice Time p. 95 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 97 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Read-Aloud

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Foundations to Technology

STANDARD PK.TE.2. Explores and uses various types of tools appropriately.

EXPECTATION PK.TE.2.a) Identifies the functions of certain tools (e.g., cell phone, pulley, hammer, hearing aid, and microwave). Buildings Study p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 57 Investigation 3 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 73 Investigation 5 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 79 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 81 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group p. 94 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Choice Time p. 95 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 97 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Read-Aloud

EXPECTATION PK.TE.2.b) Follows simple directions for appropriate use of tools and demonstrates how they are used (e.g., computer, hammer, digital media or simple machine). Buildings Study p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group

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p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 57 Investigation 3 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 73 Investigation 5 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 79 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 81 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group p. 94 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Choice Time p. 95 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 97 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Read-Aloud

EXPECTATION PK.TE.2.c) Describes and uses a variety of tools independently or with assistance (e.g., scissors, nut and bolt, incline plane, or lever). Buildings Study p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 57 Investigation 3 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 73 Investigation 5 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 79 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 81 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group p. 94 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Choice Time p. 95 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 97 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Read-Aloud

EXPECTATION PK.TE.2.d) Uses common tools to create simple objects or structures. Buildings Study p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 57 Investigation 3 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 73 Investigation 5 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 79 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 81 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group p. 94 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Choice Time p. 95 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 97 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Read-Aloud

EXPECTATION PK.TE.2.e) Invents and/or constructs simple objects or structures using common tools and materials in a safe manner (e.g., wood, glue, rulers, sandpaper, hammer, etc.). Buildings Study p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 57 Investigation 3 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 73 Investigation 5 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 79 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 81 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group p. 94 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Choice Time p. 95 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 97 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Read-Aloud

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Using Technology

STANDARD PK.TE.4. Understands the operation of technology systems.

EXPECTATION PK.TE.4.b) Begins using appropriate vocabulary when describing the nature and operation of a technological system (e.g., pedal power moves a bicycle, gas moves a car, batteries operate a toy). Buildings Study p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 57 Investigation 3 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 73 Investigation 5 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 79 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 81 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group p. 94 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Choice Time p. 95 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 97 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Read-Aloud

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Clothes Study

State: New York State PreK Foundation for the Common Core

Subject: Early Childhood Education

Grade: Ages 3-5

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.1. Approaches to Learning

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Engagement

STANDARD PK.1.1. Actively and confidently engages in play as a means of exploration and learning.

EXPECTATION PK.1.1.e) Uses “trial and error” method to figure out a task, problem, etc. Clothes Study p. 013 Exploring the Topic Outdoor Experiencesp 13 p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 085 Investigation 6 Day 4 Small Group p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 5 Small Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Engagement

STANDARD PK.1.2. Actively engages in problem solving.

EXPECTATION PK.1.2.a) Identifies a problem and tries to solve it independently. Clothes Study p. 013 Exploring the Topic Outdoor Experiencesp 13 p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 085 Investigation 6 Day 4 Small Group p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 5 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.1.2.b) Attempts multiple ways to solve a problem. Clothes Study p. 013 Exploring the Topic Outdoor Experiencesp 13 p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 085 Investigation 6 Day 4 Small Group p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 5 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.1.2.c) Communicates more than one solution to a problem. Clothes Study p. 013 Exploring the Topic Outdoor Experiencesp 13 p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 085 Investigation 6 Day 4 Small Group p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 5 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.1.2.d) Engages with peers and adults to solve problems. Clothes Study p. 013 Exploring the Topic Outdoor Experiencesp 13 p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 085 Investigation 6 Day 4 Small Group p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 5 Small Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Creativity and Imagination

STANDARD PK.1.3. Approaches tasks, activities and problems with creativity, imagination and/or willingness to try new experiences or activities.

EXPECTATION PK.1.3.b) Identifies additional materials to complete a task. Clothes Study p. 013 Exploring the Topic Outdoor Experiencesp 13 p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 085 Investigation 6 Day 4 Small Group p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 5 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.1.3.e) Seeks out connections, relations and assistance from peers and adults to complete a task. Clothes Study

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p. 013 Exploring the Topic Outdoor Experiencesp 13 p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 085 Investigation 6 Day 4 Small Group p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 5 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.1.3.f) Communicates more than one solution to a problem. Clothes Study p. 013 Exploring the Topic Outdoor Experiencesp 13 p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 085 Investigation 6 Day 4 Small Group p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 5 Small Group

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.2. Physical Development and Health

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Physical Development

STANDARD PK.2.2. Uses sensory information to plan and carry out movements.

EXPECTATION PK.2.2.a) Demonstrates appropriate body awareness when moving in different spaces. Clothes Study p. 064 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 077 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience p. 081 Investigation 6 Day 2 Mighty Minutes

EXPECTATION PK.2.2.c) Demonstrates awareness of spatial boundaries and the ability to work within them. Clothes Study p. 064 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 077 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience p. 081 Investigation 6 Day 2 Mighty Minutes

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Physical Development

STANDARD PK.2.3. Demonstrates coordination and control of large muscles.

EXPECTATION PK.2.3.a) Displays an upright posture when standing or seated. Clothes Study p. 064 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 077 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience p. 081 Investigation 6 Day 2 Mighty Minutes

EXPECTATION PK.2.3.b) Maintains balance during sitting, standing, and movement activities. Clothes Study p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 061 Investigation 4 Outdoor Experiences

EXPECTATION PK.2.3.c) Runs, jumps, walks in a straight line, and hops on one foot. Clothes Study p. 016 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 028 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 042 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 061 Investigation 4 Outdoor Experiences p. 064 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 077 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience p. 081 Investigation 6 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 5 Mighty Minutes

EXPECTATION PK.2.3.d) Climbs stairs using alternating feet. Clothes Study p. 016 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group

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p. 028 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 042 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 061 Investigation 4 Outdoor Experiences p. 064 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 077 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience p. 081 Investigation 6 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 5 Mighty Minutes

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Physical Development

STANDARD PK.2.4. Combines a sequence of large motor skills with and without the use of equipment.

EXPECTATION PK.2.4.b) Peddles a tricycle. Clothes Study p. 016 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 028 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 042 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 061 Investigation 4 Outdoor Experiences p. 064 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 077 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience p. 081 Investigation 6 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 5 Mighty Minutes

EXPECTATION PK.2.4.d) Participates in a series of large motor movements or activities such as, dancing, follow the leader, or Simon Says. Clothes Study p. 081 Investigation 6 Day 2 Mighty Minutes

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Physical Development

STANDARD PK.2.5. Demonstrates eye-hand coordination and dexterity needed to manipulate objects.

EXPECTATION PK.2.5.a) Uses pincher grasp (index finger and thumb). Clothes Study p. 016 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 085 Investigation 6 Day 4 Choice Time

EXPECTATION PK.2.5.b) Demonstrates ability to engage in finger plays. Clothes Study p. 016 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 085 Investigation 6 Day 4 Choice Time

EXPECTATION PK.2.5.c) Uses materials such as pencils, paint brushes, eating utensils and blunt scissors effectively. Clothes Study p. 016 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 085 Investigation 6 Day 4 Choice Time

EXPECTATION PK.2.5.d) Manipulates small objects with ease (fits objects into holes, strings wooden beads, stacks mini blocks, uses geo boards, etc.).

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Clothes Study p. 016 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 085 Investigation 6 Day 4 Choice Time

EXPECTATION PK.2.5.e) Uses buttons, zippers, snaps, and hook and loop tape successfully. Clothes Study p. 016 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 085 Investigation 6 Day 4 Choice Time

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Physical Fitness

STANDARD PK.2.6. Engages in a variety of physical fitness activities.

EXPECTATION PK.2.6.a) Engages in large motor activities (e.g., marching, hopping, running, jumping, dancing) in increasingly longer periods of time as skill and endurance develops. Clothes Study p. 016 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 028 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 042 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 061 Investigation 4 Outdoor Experiences p. 064 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 077 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience p. 081 Investigation 6 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 5 Mighty Minutes

EXPECTATION PK.2.6.b) Explores, practices, and performs skill sets: throwing, pushing, pulling, catching, balancing, etc. Clothes Study p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 061 Investigation 4 Outdoor Experiences

EXPECTATION PK.2.6.d) Participates in activities to promote balance and flexibility. Clothes Study p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 061 Investigation 4 Outdoor Experiences

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.3. Social and Emotional Development

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Accountability

STANDARD PK.3.6. Understands and follows routines and rules.

EXPECTATION PK.3.6.a) Displays an understanding of the purpose of rules. Clothes Study p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Choice Time p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 049 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 072 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 083 Investigation 6 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 091 Investigation 7 Day 1 Read-Aloud

EXPECTATION PK.3.6.b) Engages easily in routine activities (e.g., story time, snack time, circle time). Clothes Study p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Choice Time p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 049 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences

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p. 072 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 083 Investigation 6 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 091 Investigation 7 Day 1 Read-Aloud

EXPECTATION PK.3.6.d) With assistance, understands that breaking rules have a consequence. Clothes Study p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Choice Time p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 049 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 072 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 083 Investigation 6 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 091 Investigation 7 Day 1 Read-Aloud

EXPECTATION PK.3.6.e) Applies rules in new, but similar situations. Clothes Study p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Choice Time p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 049 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 072 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 083 Investigation 6 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 091 Investigation 7 Day 1 Read-Aloud

EXPECTATION PK.3.6.f) Demonstrates the ability to create new rules for different situations. Clothes Study p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Choice Time p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 049 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 072 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 083 Investigation 6 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 091 Investigation 7 Day 1 Read-Aloud

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.4. Communication, Language, and Literacy

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Motivation

STANDARD PK.4.1. Demonstrate that they are motivated to communicate.

EXPECTATION PK.4.1.a) Participates in small or large group activities for story telling, singing or finger plays. Clothes Study p. 013 Exploring the Topic Outdoor Experiencesp 13 p. 014 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Choice Time p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Small Group p. 016 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 018 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 020 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large Group p. 022 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Choice Time p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 028 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 030 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 031 Investigation 1 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 032 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 034 Investigation 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 036 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes

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p. 042 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 044 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 050 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 051 Investigation 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 052 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 3 Choice Time p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 056 Investigation 3 Day 4 Large Group p. 058 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 061 Investigation 4 Outdoor Experiences p. 062 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 063 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 064 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 070 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 071 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 072 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 072 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 073 Investigation 5 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 073 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 074 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 077 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience p. 078 Investigation 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 079 Investigation 6 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 079 Investigation 6 Day 1 Small Group p. 080 Investigation 6 Day 2 Large Group p. 081 Investigation 6 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 082 Investigation 6 Day 3 Large Group p. 083 Investigation 6 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 084 Investigation 6 Day 4 Large Group p. 085 Investigation 6 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 085 Investigation 6 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 086 Investigation 6 Day 5 Choice Time p. 086 Investigation 6 Day 5 Large Group p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 090 Investigation 7 Day 1 Large Group p. 091 Investigation 7 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 092 Investigation 7 Day 2 Large Group p. 093 Investigation 7 Day 2 Small Group p. 094 Investigation 7 Day 3 Choice Time p. 094 Investigation 7 Day 3 Large Group p. 108 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Group p. 110 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.1.b) Asks questions. Clothes Study p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Small Group p. 021 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Small Group p. 022 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 031 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 032 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 072 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 082 Investigation 6 Day 3 Large Group

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p. 084 Investigation 6 Day 4 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.1.c) Listens attentively for a variety of purposes (e.g., for enjoyment; to gain information; to perform a task; to learn what happened; to follow directions). Clothes Study p. 0109 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 019 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Small Group p. 031 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Small Group p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 063 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 072 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 079 Investigation 6 Day 1 Small Group p. 111 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.1.d) Initiates conversations, both verbally and nonverbally, about things around them. Clothes Study p. 063 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 071 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.1.g) Makes choices about how to communicate the ideas he wants to share (e.g., gestures, scribbles, sign language, speaking). Clothes Study p. 031 Investigation 1 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Small Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Background Knowledge

STANDARD PK.4.2. Demonstrates he/she is building background knowledge.

EXPECTATION PK.4.2.a) Asks questions related to a particular item, event or experience. Clothes Study p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Small Group p. 021 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Small Group p. 022 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 031 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 032 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 072 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 082 Investigation 6 Day 3 Large Group p. 084 Investigation 6 Day 4 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.2.c) Uses new vocabulary correctly. Clothes Study p. 019 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Small Group p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Small Group p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 111 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.2.d) Makes comparisons to words and concepts already known. Clothes Study p. 0109 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 013 Exploring the Topic Outdoor Experiencesp 13 p. 016 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 018 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 019 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 019 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Small Group

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p. 021 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Small Group p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Choice Time p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 031 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 034 Investigation 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Small Group p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Small Group p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 044 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 050 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 050 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 051 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 052 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 052 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 3 Choice Time p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 057 Investigation 3 Day 4 Small Group p. 058 Investigation 3 Day 5 Choice Time p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 5 Small Group p. 062 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 063 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 063 Investigation 4 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 063 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 064 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p. 067 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 070 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 072 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 073 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 074 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 079 Investigation 6 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 079 Investigation 6 Day 1 Small Group p. 081 Investigation 6 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 083 Investigation 6 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 083 Investigation 6 Day 3 Small Group p. 085 Investigation 6 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 091 Investigation 7 Day 1 Choice Time p. 091 Investigation 7 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 091 Investigation 7 Day 1 Small Group p. 092 Investigation 7 Day 2 Large Group p. 093 Investigation 7 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 093 Investigation 7 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 094 Investigation 7 Day 3 Large Group p. 095 Investigation 7 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 095 Investigation 7 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 095 Investigation 7 Day 3 Small Group p. 108 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Group p. 110 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Choice Time

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p. 110 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p. 111 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group p. 111 Celebrating Learning Day Large-Group Roundup

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Viewing

STANDARD PK.4.3. Demonstrates that he/she understand what they observe.

EXPECTATION PK.4.3.a) Uses vocabulary relevant to observations. Clothes Study p. 019 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Small Group p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Small Group p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 111 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.3.c) Asks questions related to visual text and observations. Clothes Study p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Small Group p. 021 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Small Group p. 022 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 031 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 032 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 072 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 082 Investigation 6 Day 3 Large Group p. 084 Investigation 6 Day 4 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.3.d) Makes inferences and draws conclusions based on information from visual text. Clothes Study p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 019 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 045 Investigation 2 day 3 Read-Aloud p. 051 Investigation 3 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 083 Investigation 6 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 091 Investigation 7 Day 1 Read-Aloud

EXPECTATION PK.4.3.e) Begins to identify relevant and irrelevant information, pictures, and symbols related to a familiar topic. Clothes Study p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 019 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 045 Investigation 2 day 3 Read-Aloud p. 051 Investigation 3 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 057 Investigation 3 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 058 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 063 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 071 Investigation 5 Day 1 Read-Aloud

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p. 071 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 079 Investigation 6 Day 1 Small Group p. 083 Investigation 6 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 085 Investigation 6 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 091 Investigation 7 Day 1 Read-Aloud

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Representing

STANDARD PK.4.4. Demonstrates his/her ability to express ideas using a variety of methods.

EXPECTATION PK.4.4.a) Uses facial expressions, body language, gestures, and sign language to express ideas. Clothes Study p. 0109 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 027 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 031 Investigation 1 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 031 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 032 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 044 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 056 Investigation 3 Day 4 Large Group p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 071 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 071 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 074 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 079 Investigation 6 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 080 Investigation 6 Day 2 Large Group p. 083 Investigation 6 Day 3 Small Group p. 085 Investigation 6 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 092 Investigation 7 Day 2 Large Group p. 093 Investigation 7 Day 2 Mighty Minutes

EXPECTATION PK.4.4.b) Uses existing objects to represent desired or imagined objects in play or other purposeful way (e.g., plastic banana for a telephone). Clothes Study p. 014 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 022 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Choice Time p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 042 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 044 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 051 Investigation 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 3 Choice Time p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 063 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 072 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 077 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience p. 078 Investigation 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 079 Investigation 6 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 079 Investigation 6 Day 1 Small Group

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p. 081 Investigation 6 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 083 Investigation 6 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 085 Investigation 6 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 085 Investigation 6 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 086 Investigation 6 Day 5 Choice Time p. 086 Investigation 6 Day 5 Large Group p. 094 Investigation 7 Day 3 Choice Time p. 094 Investigation 7 Day 3 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.4.c) Uses visual media to represent an actual experience. Clothes Study p. 020 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large Group p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Small Group p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 050 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 051 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 051 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 058 Investigation 3 Day 5 Choice Time p. 059 Investigation 3 Day Large-Group Roundup p. 063 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 067 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 072 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 074 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 081 Investigation 6 Day 2 Small Group p. 085 Investigation 6 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 5Large-Group Roundup p. 091 Investigation 7 Day 1 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.4.d) Reviews and reflects on his/her own representations. Clothes Study p. 0109 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Choice Time p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Small Group p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 019 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Small Group p. 021 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Small Group p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 028 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 030 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 031 Investigation 1 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 031 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 032 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 034 Investigation 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Small Group p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Small Group p. 039 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Small Group p. 049 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 050 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 051 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 3 Choice Time p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 057 Investigation 3 Day 4 Small Group p. 058 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 5 Small Group

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p. 061 Investigation 4 Outdoor Experiences p. 062 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 063 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 063 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 069 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experience p. 071 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 072 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 073 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 077 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience p. 078 Investigation 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 079 Investigation 6 Day 1 Choice Time p. 079 Investigation 6 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 080 Investigation 6 Day 2 Choice Time p. 080 Investigation 6 Day 2 Large Group p. 081 Investigation 6 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 081 Investigation 6 Day 2 Small Group p. 083 Investigation 6 Day 3 Small Group p. 084 Investigation 6 Day 4 Large Group p. 085 Investigation 6 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 086 Investigation 6 Day 5 Large Group p. 089 Investigation 7 Outdoor Experiences p. 091 Investigation 7 Day 1 Choice Time p. 092 Investigation 7 Day 2 Choice Time p. 093 Investigation 7 Day 2 Small Group p. 094 Investigation 7 Day 3 Choice Time p. 094 Investigation 7 Day 3 Large Group p. 111 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.4.e) Writes and draws spontaneously to communicate meaning with peers or adults during play. Clothes Study p. 021 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Small Group p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Choice Time p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 056 Investigation 3 Day 4 Choice Time p. 063 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 063 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 074 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 081 Investigation 6 Day 2 Small Group p. 085 Investigation 6 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 5Large-Group Roundup

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Vocabulary

STANDARD PK.4.5. Demonstrates a growing receptive vocabulary.

EXPECTATION PK.4.5.a) Understands and follows spoken directions. Clothes Study p. 0109 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 013 Exploring the Topic Outdoor Experiencesp 13 p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Choice Time p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 021 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 027 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 031 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 049 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 057 Investigation 3 Day 4 Mighty Minutes

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p. 061 Investigation 4 Outdoor Experiences p. 067 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 072 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 077 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience p. 081 Investigation 6 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 107 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experiences

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Vocabulary

STANDARD PK.4.6. Demonstrates a growing expressive vocabulary.

EXPECTATION PK.4.6.b) Uses more complex words in conversation. Clothes Study p. 019 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Small Group p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Small Group p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 111 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.6.c) Makes use of new and rare words introduced by adults or peers. Clothes Study p. 019 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Small Group p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Small Group p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 111 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.6.f) Initiates conversations about a book, situation, event or print in the environment. Clothes Study p. 063 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 071 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.5.SC. Cognition and Knowledge of the World: SCIENCE

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Scientific Thinking

STANDARD PK.SC.1. Asks questions and makes predictions based on observations and manipulation of things and events in the environment.

EXPECTATION PK.SC.1.a) Uses senses to gather, explore, and interpret information. Clothes Study p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Choice Time p. 016 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Choice Time p. 016 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 019 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 021 Exploring the topic Day 4 Choice Time p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Choice Time p. 027 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 028 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 028 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 031 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Choice Time p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Small Group p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Choice Time p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Small Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 042 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Choice Time p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group

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p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Small Group p. 050 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 051 Investigation 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 052 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 3 Choice Time p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 056 Investigation 3 Day 4 Choice Time p. 057 Investigation 3 Day 4 Small Group p. 058 Investigation 3 Day 5 Choice Time p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 5 Small Group p. 061 Investigation 4 Outdoor Experiences p. 063 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 063 Investigation 4 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 064 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 067 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 070 Investigation 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 077 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience p. 078 Investigation 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 079 Investigation 6 Day 1 Choice Time p. 081 Investigation 6 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 082 Investigation 6 Day 3 Choice Time p. 085 Investigation 6 Day 4 Choice Time p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 091 Investigation 7 Day 1 Choice Time p. 091 Investigation 7 Day 1 Small Group p. 092 Investigation 7 Day 2 Choice Time p. 094 Investigation 7 Day 3 Choice Time p. 095 Investigation 7 Day 3 Small Group p. 108 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Choice Time p. 110 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Choice Time p. 111 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.1.c) Makes observations and describes changes in objects, living things, and natural events in the environment. Clothes Study p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 027 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Small Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 052 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 057 Investigation 3 Day 4 Small Group p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 5 Small Group p. 063 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 063 Investigation 4 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 064 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 067 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 095 Investigation 7 Day 3 Small Group p. 108 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Choice Time

EXPECTATION PK.SC.1.d) Organizes his or her observations of objects and events by identifying, classifying, etc.

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Clothes Study p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Choice Time p. 016 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Choice Time p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Small Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 052 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 063 Investigation 4 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 078 Investigation 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 079 Investigation 6 Day 1 Choice Time p. 095 Investigation 7 Day 3 Small Group p. 108 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Choice Time

EXPECTATION PK.SC.1.e) Asks “why,” “how,” and “what if” questions and seeks answers through experimentation and investigation. Clothes Study p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 027 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 031 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Choice Time p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Small Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 052 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 063 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 064 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 067 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 082 Investigation 6 Day 3 Choice Time p. 095 Investigation 7 Day 3 Small Group p. 108 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Choice Time

EXPECTATION PK.SC.1.f) Makes predictions based on background knowledge, previous scientific experiences, and observations of objects and events in the world. Clothes Study p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Scientific Thinking

STANDARD PK.SC.2. Tests predictions through exploration and experimentation.

EXPECTATION PK.SC.2.a) Gives oral, written or graphic explanations of what he/she wants to learn. Clothes Study p. 016 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 027 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 028 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 028 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Small Group p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Small Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 042 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group

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p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Small Group p. 050 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 058 Investigation 3 Day 5 Choice Time p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 5 Small Group p. 061 Investigation 4 Outdoor Experiences p. 064 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 067 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 077 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience p. 078 Investigation 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 091 Investigation 7 Day 1 Small Group p. 095 Investigation 7 Day 3 Small Group p. 111 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.2.b) Uses a variety of tools and materials to test predictions through active experimentation (child uses magnifying glass to examine pine needles; child puts large paper clip on water to see if it floats.) Clothes Study p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 027 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 063 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 095 Investigation 7 Day 3 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.2.c) Replicates or changes the experimental approach. Clothes Study p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 027 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 063 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 095 Investigation 7 Day 3 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.2.d) Records and organizes data using graphs, charts, science journals, or other means of recording. Clothes Study p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Small Group p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 091 Investigation 7 Day 1 Choice Time p. 092 Investigation 7 Day 2 Choice Time p. 094 Investigation 7 Day 3 Choice Time

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Scientific Thinking

STANDARD PK.SC.3. Generates explanations and communicates conclusions regarding experiments and explorations.

EXPECTATION PK.SC.3.a) Compares and contrasts attributes of objects, living things, and events in the environment to organize what they have learned. Clothes Study p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Choice Time p. 016 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Choice Time p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group

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p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Small Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 052 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 063 Investigation 4 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 078 Investigation 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 079 Investigation 6 Day 1 Choice Time p. 095 Investigation 7 Day 3 Small Group p. 108 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Choice Time

EXPECTATION PK.SC.3.c) Verifies predictions by explaining “how” and “why.” Clothes Study p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Choice Time p. 016 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Choice Time p. 016 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 019 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 021 Exploring the topic Day 4 Choice Time p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Choice Time p. 027 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 028 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 028 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 031 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Choice Time p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Small Group p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Choice Time p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Small Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 042 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Choice Time p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Small Group p. 050 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 051 Investigation 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 052 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 3 Choice Time p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 056 Investigation 3 Day 4 Choice Time p. 057 Investigation 3 Day 4 Small Group p. 058 Investigation 3 Day 5 Choice Time p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 5 Small Group p. 061 Investigation 4 Outdoor Experiences p. 063 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 063 Investigation 4 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 064 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 067 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 070 Investigation 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 077 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience p. 078 Investigation 6 Day 1 Large Group

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EXPECTATION PK.SC.3.e) Shares ideas about objects, living things and other natural events in the environments through words, pictures, and other representations. Clothes Study p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Choice Time p. 016 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Choice Time p. 016 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 019 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 021 Exploring the topic Day 4 Choice Time p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Choice Time p. 027 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 028 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 028 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 031 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Choice Time p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Small Group p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Choice Time p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Small Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 042 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Choice Time p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Small Group p. 050 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 051 Investigation 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 052 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 3 Choice Time p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 056 Investigation 3 Day 4 Choice Time p. 057 Investigation 3 Day 4 Small Group p. 058 Investigation 3 Day 5 Choice Time p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 5 Small Group p. 061 Investigation 4 Outdoor Experiences p. 063 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 063 Investigation 4 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 064 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 3 Choice Time

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CATEGORY / CLUSTER Living Things

STANDARD PK.SC.5. Observes and describes characteristics of living things.

EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.a) Observes and discusses similarities, differences, and categories of plants and animals. Clothes Study p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.c) Explains why plants and animals need water and food. Clothes Study p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.d) Observes and discusses similarities, differences, and categories of plants and animals. Clothes Study p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.f) Explains why plants and animals need water and food. Clothes Study p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.h) Describes and identifies the different structures of familiar plants and animals. (Plants have stems, roots, leaves; animals have eyes, mouths, ears, etc.) Clothes Study p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.i) Recognizes that plants and animals have some characteristics of their “parents.” Clothes Study p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.k) Observes, records, and explains how plants and animals respond to changes in the environment and changes in seasons. Clothes Study p. 016 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 028 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 051 Investigation 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 081 Investigation 6 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 5 Mighty Minutes

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CATEGORY / CLUSTER Physical Properties

STANDARD PK.SC.6. Acquires knowledge about the physical properties of the world.

EXPECTATION PK.SC.6.a) Describes, compares, and categorizes objects based on their properties. Clothes Study p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Choice Time p. 016 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Choice Time p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Small Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 052 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 063 Investigation 4 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 078 Investigation 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 079 Investigation 6 Day 1 Choice Time p. 095 Investigation 7 Day 3 Small Group p. 108 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Choice Time

EXPECTATION PK.SC.6.b) Uses senses to explore different environments (classroom, playground, field trips). Clothes Study p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 027 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Small Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 052 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 057 Investigation 3 Day 4 Small Group p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 5 Small Group p. 063 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 063 Investigation 4 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 064 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 067 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 095 Investigation 7 Day 3 Small Group p. 108 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Choice Time

EXPECTATION PK.SC.6.d) Describes tools and their specific functions (e.g., hammer for pounding nails). Clothes Study p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 063 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 064 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 067 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.6.e) Uses a variety of tools to explore the world and learn how things work (such as magnifiers and balance scales). Clothes Study p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 063 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 064 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group

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EXPECTATION PK.SC.6.f) Investigates common interactions between matter and energy (butter melting in cooking activities; cream turning to butter; peanuts becoming peanut butter, etc.) Clothes Study p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.5.SS. Cognition and Knowledge of the World: SOCIAL STUDIES

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Civics, Citizenship and Government

STANDARD PK.SS.5. Demonstrate an understanding of roles, rights, and responsibilities.

EXPECTATION PK.SS.5.b) Expresses that rules are for everyone. Clothes Study p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Choice Time p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 049 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 072 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 083 Investigation 6 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 091 Investigation 7 Day 1 Read-Aloud

EXPECTATION PK.SS.5.c) Identifies rules that protect him/herself and others. Clothes Study p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Choice Time p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 049 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 072 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 083 Investigation 6 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 091 Investigation 7 Day 1 Read-Aloud

EXPECTATION PK.SS.5.d) Explains that rules affect children and adults. Clothes Study p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Choice Time p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 049 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 072 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 083 Investigation 6 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 091 Investigation 7 Day 1 Read-Aloud

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Civics, Citizenship and Government

STANDARD PK.SS.6. Begins to learn the basic civic and democratic principles.

EXPECTATION PK.SS.6.a) Participates in making group rules and/or rules for daily routines and transitions. Clothes Study p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Choice Time p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 049 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 072 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 083 Investigation 6 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 091 Investigation 7 Day 1 Read-Aloud

EXPECTATION PK.SS.6.b) Follows rules and may remind others of the rules. Clothes Study p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Choice Time p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 049 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 072 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group

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p. 083 Investigation 6 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 091 Investigation 7 Day 1 Read-Aloud

EXPECTATION PK.SS.6.c) Applies the skills of communication, cooperation, respect and empathy with others. Clothes Study p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 3 Choice Time

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Career Development

STANDARD PK.SS.8. Demonstrates interest and awareness about a wide variety of careers and work environments.

EXPECTATION PK.SS.8.a) Asks questions about and shows an interest in the jobs of his/her family members and/or “community helpers.” Clothes Study p. 072 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 078 Investigation 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 079 Investigation 6 Day 1 Choice Time p. 082 Investigation 6 Day 3 Large Group p. 086 Investigation 6 Day 5 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.SS.8.c) Identifies the tools and equipment that correspond to various roles and jobs. Clothes Study p. 072 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 078 Investigation 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 079 Investigation 6 Day 1 Choice Time p. 082 Investigation 6 Day 3 Large Group p. 086 Investigation 6 Day 5 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.SS.8.e) Indicates an interest in a future career by making statements like, “I want to be a firefighter when I grow up.” Clothes Study p. 072 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 078 Investigation 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 079 Investigation 6 Day 1 Choice Time p. 082 Investigation 6 Day 3 Large Group p. 086 Investigation 6 Day 5 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.SS.8.f) Talks about a parent’s, a relative’s or a neighbor’s job. Clothes Study p. 072 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 078 Investigation 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 079 Investigation 6 Day 1 Choice Time p. 082 Investigation 6 Day 3 Large Group p. 086 Investigation 6 Day 5 Large Group

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.5.AR. Cognition and Knowledge of the World: THE ARTS

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Visual Arts

STANDARD PK.AR.1. Expresses oneself and represents what he/she knows, thinks, believes and feels through visual arts.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.1.a) Experiments with a variety of mediums and methods of using art materials (such as using a big brush to paint broad strokes, combining colors, etc.). Clothes Study p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 067 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 091 Investigation 7 Day 1 Choice Time

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EXPECTATION PK.AR.1.b) Shows an interest in what can be created with tools, texture, color and technique. Clothes Study p. 016 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 021 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Small Group p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 067 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 091 Investigation 7 Day 1 Choice Time p. 095 Investigation 7 Day 3 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.1.c) Uses materials to build and create “pieces” that represent another item (blocks become a castle; clay becomes a snake). Clothes Study p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 067 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 091 Investigation 7 Day 1 Choice Time p. 095 Investigation 7 Day 3 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.1.d) Chooses materials and subjects with intent and purpose. Clothes Study p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 067 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 091 Investigation 7 Day 1 Choice Time p. 095 Investigation 7 Day 3 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.1.e) Paints, draws and constructs models based on observations. Clothes Study p. 020 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large Group p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Small Group p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 050 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 051 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 051 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 058 Investigation 3 Day 5 Choice Time p. 059 Investigation 3 Day Large-Group Roundup p. 063 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 067 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 072 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 074 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 081 Investigation 6 Day 2 Small Group p. 085 Investigation 6 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 5Large-Group Roundup p. 091 Investigation 7 Day 1 Small Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Visual Arts

STANDARD PK.AR.2. Responds and react to visual arts created by themselves and others.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.2.a) Expresses an interest in drawings, sculptures, models, paintings, and art creations of others.

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EXPECTATION PK.AR.2.b) Identifies similarities and differences among samples of visual art. Clothes Study

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p. 0109 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Choice Time p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Small Group p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 019 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Small Group p. 021 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Small Group p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 028 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 030 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 031 Investigation 1 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 031 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 032 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 034 Investigation 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Small Group p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Small Group p. 039 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Small Group p. 049 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 050 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 051 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 3 Choice Time p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 057 Investigation 3 Day 4 Small Group p. 058 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 5 Small Group p. 061 Investigation 4 Outdoor Experiences p. 062 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 063 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 063 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 069 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experience p. 071 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 072 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 073 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 077 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience p. 078 Investigation 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 079 Investigation 6 Day 1 Choice Time p. 079 Investigation 6 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 080 Investigation 6 Day 2 Choice Time p. 080 Investigation 6 Day 2 Large Group p. 081 Investigation 6 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 081 Investigation 6 Day 2 Small Group p. 083 Investigation 6 Day 3 Small Group p. 084 Investigation 6 Day 4 Large Group p. 085 Investigation 6 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 086 Investigation 6 Day 5 Large Group p. 089 Investigation 7 Outdoor Experiences p. 091 Investigation 7 Day 1 Choice Time p. 092 Investigation 7 Day 2 Choice Time p. 093 Investigation 7 Day 2 Small Group p. 094 Investigation 7 Day 3 Choice Time p. 094 Investigation 7 Day 3 Large Group p. 111 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.2.c) Shares opinions about visual arts, creations, and experiences. Clothes Study p. 0109 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Choice Time

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p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Small Group p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 019 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Small Group p. 021 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Small Group p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 028 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 030 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 031 Investigation 1 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 031 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 032 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 034 Investigation 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Small Group p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Small Group p. 039 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Small Group p. 049 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 050 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 051 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 3 Choice Time p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 057 Investigation 3 Day 4 Small Group p. 058 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 5 Small Group p. 061 Investigation 4 Outdoor Experiences p. 062 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 063 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 063 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 069 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experience p. 071 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 072 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 073 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 077 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience p. 078 Investigation 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 079 Investigation 6 Day 1 Choice Time p. 079 Investigation 6 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 080 Investigation 6 Day 2 Choice Time p. 080 Investigation 6 Day 2 Large Group p. 081 Investigation 6 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 081 Investigation 6 Day 2 Small Group p. 083 Investigation 6 Day 3 Small Group p. 084 Investigation 6 Day 4 Large Group p. 085 Investigation 6 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 086 Investigation 6 Day 5 Large Group p. 089 Investigation 7 Outdoor Experiences p. 091 Investigation 7 Day 1 Choice Time p. 092 Investigation 7 Day 2 Choice Time p. 093 Investigation 7 Day 2 Small Group p. 094 Investigation 7 Day 3 Choice Time p. 094 Investigation 7 Day 3 Large Group p. 111 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Music

STANDARD PK.AR.3. Expresses oneself by engaging in musical activities.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.3.a) Participates with increasing interest and enjoyment in a variety of music activities including listening to music, singing songs, performing finger plays, and experimenting with various musical instruments.

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Clothes Study p. 013 Exploring the Topic Outdoor Experiencesp 13 p. 014 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Choice Time p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Small Group p. 016 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 018 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 020 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large Group p. 022 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 027 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 028 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 030 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 031 Investigation 1 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 032 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 034 Investigation 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 036 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 042 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 044 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 050 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 052 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 056 Investigation 3 Day 4 Large Group p. 058 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 061 Investigation 4 Outdoor Experiences p. 062 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 064 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 070 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 071 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 072 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 073 Investigation 5 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 073 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 074 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 078 Investigation 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 080 Investigation 6 Day 2 Large Group p. 082 Investigation 6 Day 3 Large Group p. 084 Investigation 6 Day 4 Large Group p. 086 Investigation 6 Day 5 Large Group p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 090 Investigation 7 Day 1 Large Group p. 091 Investigation 7 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 092 Investigation 7 Day 2 Large Group p. 093 Investigation 7 Day 2 Small Group p. 094 Investigation 7 Day 3 Large Group p. 108 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Group p. 110 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.3.b) Enjoys singing, making up silly and rhyming verses, imitating rhythmic patterns, and using music to tell stories and express feelings. Clothes Study p. 013 Exploring the Topic Outdoor Experiencesp 13 p. 014 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Choice Time p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Small Group p. 016 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 018 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group

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p. 020 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large Group p. 022 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 028 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 030 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 031 Investigation 1 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 032 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 034 Investigation 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 036 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 042 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 044 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 050 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 052 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 056 Investigation 3 Day 4 Large Group p. 058 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 061 Investigation 4 Outdoor Experiences p. 062 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 064 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 070 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 071 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 072 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 073 Investigation 5 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 073 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 074 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 078 Investigation 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 080 Investigation 6 Day 2 Large Group p. 082 Investigation 6 Day 3 Large Group p. 084 Investigation 6 Day 4 Large Group p. 086 Investigation 6 Day 5 Large Group p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 090 Investigation 7 Day 1 Large Group p. 091 Investigation 7 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 092 Investigation 7 Day 2 Large Group p. 093 Investigation 7 Day 2 Small Group p. 094 Investigation 7 Day 3 Large Group p. 108 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Group p. 110 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.3.c) Engages in music activities having different moods, tempos, and rhythms. Clothes Study p. 027 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences

EXPECTATION PK.AR.3.d) Uses and explores traditional and non-traditional sound sources including those that are electronic. Clothes Study p. 027 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Music

STANDARD PK.AR.4. Responds and reacts during musical activities.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.4.a) Observes a variety of musical performances, both vocal and instrumental. Clothes Study p. 027 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences

EXPECTATION PK.AR.4.b) Moves and keeps rhythm to different kinds of music.

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EXPECTATION PK.AR.4.c) Reacts to music through oral, written or visual expression. Clothes Study p. 027 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences

EXPECTATION PK.AR.4.d) Compares and contrasts different samples of music. Clothes Study p. 027 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences

EXPECTATION PK.AR.4.e) Expresses his/her preference for certain kinds of music. Clothes Study p. 027 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences

EXPECTATION PK.AR.4.f) Repeats, responds and/or reacts to lyrics and/or melodies. Clothes Study p. 027 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Theatre / Dramatic Play

STANDARD PK.AR.5. Participates in a variety of dramatic play activities to represent fantasy and real life experiences.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.5.a) Represents fantasy, real-life, imagination, and literature through dramatic play. Clothes Study p. 014 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 022 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Choice Time p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 042 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 044 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 051 Investigation 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 3 Choice Time p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 063 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 072 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 077 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience p. 078 Investigation 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 079 Investigation 6 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 079 Investigation 6 Day 1 Small Group p. 081 Investigation 6 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 083 Investigation 6 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 085 Investigation 6 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 085 Investigation 6 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 086 Investigation 6 Day 5 Choice Time p. 086 Investigation 6 Day 5 Large Group p. 094 Investigation 7 Day 3 Choice Time p. 094 Investigation 7 Day 3 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.5.b) Assumes the role of something or someone else and attempts to speak in the appropriate manner and tone. Clothes Study p. 014 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group

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p. 022 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Choice Time p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 042 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 044 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 051 Investigation 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 3 Choice Time p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 063 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 072 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 077 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience p. 078 Investigation 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 079 Investigation 6 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 079 Investigation 6 Day 1 Small Group p. 081 Investigation 6 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 083 Investigation 6 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 085 Investigation 6 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 085 Investigation 6 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 086 Investigation 6 Day 5 Choice Time p. 086 Investigation 6 Day 5 Large Group p. 094 Investigation 7 Day 3 Choice Time p. 094 Investigation 7 Day 3 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.5.c) Participates in teacher-guided and/or spontaneous dramatic play activities such as acting out a story. Clothes Study p. 014 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 022 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Choice Time p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 042 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 044 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 051 Investigation 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 3 Choice Time p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 063 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 072 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 077 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience p. 078 Investigation 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 079 Investigation 6 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 079 Investigation 6 Day 1 Small Group p. 081 Investigation 6 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 083 Investigation 6 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 085 Investigation 6 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 085 Investigation 6 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 086 Investigation 6 Day 5 Choice Time p. 086 Investigation 6 Day 5 Large Group p. 094 Investigation 7 Day 3 Choice Time p. 094 Investigation 7 Day 3 Large Group

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EXPECTATION PK.AR.5.d) Uses basic props, and costume pieces to establish time, setting, and character. Clothes Study p. 014 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 022 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Choice Time p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 042 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 044 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 051 Investigation 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 3 Choice Time p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 063 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 072 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 077 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience p. 078 Investigation 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 079 Investigation 6 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 079 Investigation 6 Day 1 Small Group p. 081 Investigation 6 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 083 Investigation 6 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 085 Investigation 6 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 085 Investigation 6 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 086 Investigation 6 Day 5 Choice Time p. 086 Investigation 6 Day 5 Large Group p. 094 Investigation 7 Day 3 Choice Time p. 094 Investigation 7 Day 3 Large Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Theatre / Dramatic Play

STANDARD PK.AR.6. Responds and reacts to theater and drama presentations.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.6.a) Demonstrates age-appropriate behavior when observing theatre and drama. Clothes Study p. 014 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 022 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Choice Time p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 042 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 044 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 051 Investigation 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 3 Choice Time p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 063 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 072 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 077 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience p. 078 Investigation 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 079 Investigation 6 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 079 Investigation 6 Day 1 Small Group

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EXPECTATION PK.AR.6.b) Expresses his/her feelings about theatrical or dramatic productions or experiences through oral, written or visual expressions. Clothes Study p. 014 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 022 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Choice Time p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 042 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 044 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 051 Investigation 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 3 Choice Time p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 063 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 072 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 077 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience p. 078 Investigation 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 079 Investigation 6 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 079 Investigation 6 Day 1 Small Group p. 081 Investigation 6 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 083 Investigation 6 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 085 Investigation 6 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 085 Investigation 6 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 086 Investigation 6 Day 5 Choice Time p. 086 Investigation 6 Day 5 Large Group p. 094 Investigation 7 Day 3 Choice Time p. 094 Investigation 7 Day 3 Large Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Dance / Creative Movement

STANDARD PK.AR.7. Expresses what he/she knows, thinks, feels and believes through dance and creative movement.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.7.c) Uses creativity using his/her body (dance, march, hop, jump, sway, clap, snap, stomp, twist, turn, etc.). Clothes Study p. 081 Investigation 6 Day 2 Mighty Minutes

EXPECTATION PK.AR.7.f) Learns simple, repetitive dance steps and routines. Clothes Study p. 081 Investigation 6 Day 2 Mighty Minutes

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Dance / Creative Movement

STANDARD PK.AR.8. Responds and reacts to dance and creative movement.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.8.a) Imitates parts of dance or movement activity that he/she enjoys. Clothes Study p. 081 Investigation 6 Day 2 Mighty Minutes

EXPECTATION PK.AR.8.b) Compares and contrasts different forms of dance.

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EXPECTATION PK.AR.8.c) Demonstrates age appropriate audience behavior when observing dance and creative movement productions. Clothes Study p. 081 Investigation 6 Day 2 Mighty Minutes

EXPECTATION PK.AR.8.d) Describes interpretations and reactions to dance and movement experience (e.g., drawing a picture, acting it out, retelling a story). Clothes Study p. 081 Investigation 6 Day 2 Mighty Minutes

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Cultural Differences

STANDARD PK.AR.9. Expresses an understanding of artistic difference among cultures.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.9.a) Compares his/her artistic creations with those from other cultures. Clothes Study p. 020 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large Group p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Small Group p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 050 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 051 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 051 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 058 Investigation 3 Day 5 Choice Time p. 059 Investigation 3 Day Large-Group Roundup p. 063 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 067 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 072 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 074 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 081 Investigation 6 Day 2 Small Group p. 085 Investigation 6 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 5Large-Group Roundup p. 091 Investigation 7 Day 1 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.9.c) Distinguishes between different sounds of music and types of instruments from other cultures. Clothes Study p. 027 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences

EXPECTATION PK.AR.9.d) Discusses dances and dramatizations from various cultures. Clothes Study p. 014 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 022 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Choice Time p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 042 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 044 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 051 Investigation 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 3 Choice Time p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes

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STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.5.TE. Cognition and Knowledge of the World: TECHNOLOGY

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Foundations to Technology

STANDARD PK.TE.1. Describes types of materials and how they’re used.

EXPECTATION PK.TE.1.c) Creates structures with various materials to determine which do/don’t work to achieve the desired purpose, (e.g., glue, tape; paper, cardboard, foam, plastic, wood; straws, spools). Clothes Study p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Small Group p. 057 Investigation 3 Day 4 Small Group p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 5 Small Group p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 110 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Choice Time

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Foundations to Technology

STANDARD PK.TE.2. Explores and uses various types of tools appropriately.

EXPECTATION PK.TE.2.a) Identifies the functions of certain tools (e.g., cell phone, pulley, hammer, hearing aid, and microwave). Clothes Study p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Small Group p. 057 Investigation 3 Day 4 Small Group p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 5 Small Group p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 110 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Choice Time

EXPECTATION PK.TE.2.b) Follows simple directions for appropriate use of tools and demonstrates how they are used (e.g., computer, hammer, digital media or simple machine). Clothes Study p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Small Group p. 057 Investigation 3 Day 4 Small Group p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 5 Small Group p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 110 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Choice Time

EXPECTATION PK.TE.2.c) Describes and uses a variety of tools independently or with assistance (e.g., scissors, nut and bolt, incline plane, or lever). Clothes Study p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Small Group p. 057 Investigation 3 Day 4 Small Group p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 5 Small Group p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 110 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Choice Time

EXPECTATION PK.TE.2.d) Uses common tools to create simple objects or structures. Clothes Study p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Small Group

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EXPECTATION PK.TE.2.e) Invents and/or constructs simple objects or structures using common tools and materials in a safe manner (e.g., wood, glue, rulers, sandpaper, hammer, etc.). Clothes Study p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Small Group p. 057 Investigation 3 Day 4 Small Group p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 5 Small Group p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 110 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Choice Time

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Using Technology

STANDARD PK.TE.4. Understands the operation of technology systems.

EXPECTATION PK.TE.4.b) Begins using appropriate vocabulary when describing the nature and operation of a technological system (e.g., pedal power moves a bicycle, gas moves a car, batteries operate a toy). Clothes Study p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Small Group p. 057 Investigation 3 Day 4 Small Group p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 5 Small Group p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 110 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Choice Time

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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study

State: New York State PreK Foundation for the Common Core

Subject: Early Childhood Education

Grade: Ages 3-5

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.1. Approaches to Learning

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Engagement

STANDARD PK.1.1. Actively and confidently engages in play as a means of exploration and learning.

EXPECTATION PK.1.1.e) Uses “trial and error” method to figure out a task, problem, etc. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 49 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Engagement

STANDARD PK.1.2. Actively engages in problem solving.

EXPECTATION PK.1.2.a) Identifies a problem and tries to solve it independently. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 49 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.1.2.b) Attempts multiple ways to solve a problem. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 49 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.1.2.c) Communicates more than one solution to a problem. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 49 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.1.2.d) Engages with peers and adults to solve problems. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 49 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Creativity and Imagination

STANDARD PK.1.3. Approaches tasks, activities and problems with creativity, imagination and/or willingness to try new experiences or activities.

EXPECTATION PK.1.3.b) Identifies additional materials to complete a task. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 49 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.1.3.e) Seeks out connections, relations and assistance from peers and adults to complete a task. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 49 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.1.3.f) Communicates more than one solution to a problem. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 49 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.2. Physical Development and Health

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Physical Development

STANDARD PK.2.2. Uses sensory information to plan and carry out movements.

EXPECTATION PK.2.2.a) Demonstrates appropriate body awareness when moving in different

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spaces. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 45 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.2.2.c) Demonstrates awareness of spatial boundaries and the ability to work within them. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 45 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Physical Development

STANDARD PK.2.3. Demonstrates coordination and control of large muscles.

EXPECTATION PK.2.3.a) Displays an upright posture when standing or seated. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 45 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.2.3.c) Runs, jumps, walks in a straight line, and hops on one foot. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 13 Exploring the Topic Outdoor Experiencesp 13 p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Small Group p. 22 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 65 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experience p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 83 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experiences

EXPECTATION PK.2.3.d) Climbs stairs using alternating feet. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 13 Exploring the Topic Outdoor Experiencesp 13 p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Small Group p. 22 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 65 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experience p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 83 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experiences

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Physical Development

STANDARD PK.2.4. Combines a sequence of large motor skills with and without the use of equipment.

EXPECTATION PK.2.4.b) Peddles a tricycle. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 13 Exploring the Topic Outdoor Experiencesp 13 p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Small Group p. 22 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 65 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experience p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group

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p. 83 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experiences

EXPECTATION PK.2.4.c) Throws, catches or kicks a large, light-weight ball (8” - 10”). Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 65 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experience p. 83 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experiences

EXPECTATION PK.2.4.d) Participates in a series of large motor movements or activities such as, dancing, follow the leader, or Simon Says. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Physical Fitness

STANDARD PK.2.6. Engages in a variety of physical fitness activities.

EXPECTATION PK.2.6.a) Engages in large motor activities (e.g., marching, hopping, running, jumping, dancing) in increasingly longer periods of time as skill and endurance develops. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 13 Exploring the Topic Outdoor Experiencesp 13 p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Small Group p. 22 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 65 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experience p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 83 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experiences

EXPECTATION PK.2.6.b) Explores, practices, and performs skill sets: throwing, pushing, pulling, catching, balancing, etc. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 65 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experience p. 83 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experiences

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Health and Well Being

STANDARD PK.2.8. Demonstrates awareness and understanding of healthy habits.

EXPECTATION PK.2.8.b) Talks about food choices in relationship to allergies and overall health. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.2.8.c) Relates healthy behaviors to good personal health (milk for strong bones, spinach for strong muscles). Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.3. Social and Emotional Development

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Accountability

STANDARD PK.3.6. Understands and follows routines and rules.

EXPECTATION PK.3.6.a) Displays an understanding of the purpose of rules. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.3.6.b) Engages easily in routine activities (e.g., story time, snack time, circle time). Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group

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EXPECTATION PK.3.6.e) Applies rules in new, but similar situations. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.3.6.f) Demonstrates the ability to create new rules for different situations. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.4. Communication, Language, and Literacy

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Motivation

STANDARD PK.4.1. Demonstrate that they are motivated to communicate.

EXPECTATION PK.4.1.a) Participates in small or large group activities for story telling, singing or finger plays. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large Group p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 22 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 35 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experience p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 42 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 45 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 48 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 49 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 50 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 54 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 60 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 61 Investigation 4 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 61 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 62 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 68 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 70 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time

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p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Group p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Mighty Minutes

EXPECTATION PK.4.1.b) Asks questions. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Choice Time p. 22 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.1.c) Listens attentively for a variety of purposes (e.g., for enjoyment; to gain information; to perform a task; to learn what happened; to follow directions). Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 51 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.1.d) Initiates conversations, both verbally and nonverbally, about things around them. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 17 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 35 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experience p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 42 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 61 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.1.g) Makes choices about how to communicate the ideas he wants to share (e.g., gestures, scribbles, sign language, speaking). Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 63 Investigation 4 Day 5 Small Group p. 85 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Background Knowledge

STANDARD PK.4.2. Demonstrates he/she is building background knowledge.

EXPECTATION PK.4.2.a) Asks questions related to a particular item, event or experience. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Choice Time p. 22 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.2.c) Uses new vocabulary correctly. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.2.d) Makes comparisons to words and concepts already known. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large-Group Roundup

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CATEGORY / CLUSTER Viewing

STANDARD PK.4.3. Demonstrates that he/she understand what they observe.

EXPECTATION PK.4.3.a) Uses vocabulary relevant to observations. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.3.c) Asks questions related to visual text and observations. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study

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EXPECTATION PK.4.3.d) Makes inferences and draws conclusions based on information from visual text. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 19 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 51 Investigation 3 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 63 Investigation 4 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 3 Read-Aloud

EXPECTATION PK.4.3.e) Begins to identify relevant and irrelevant information, pictures, and symbols related to a familiar topic. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 17 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 19 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 22 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 35 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experience p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 42 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 51 Investigation 3 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 61 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 63 Investigation 4 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Read-Aloud

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Representing

STANDARD PK.4.4. Demonstrates his/her ability to express ideas using a variety of methods.

EXPECTATION PK.4.4.a) Uses facial expressions, body language, gestures, and sign language to express ideas. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 19 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Small Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Groupp 39

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EXPECTATION PK.4.4.b) Uses existing objects to represent desired or imagined objects in play or other purposeful way (e.g., plastic banana for a telephone). Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 35 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experience p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 45 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 49 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 61 Investigation 4 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 61 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 70 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Read-Aloud

EXPECTATION PK.4.4.c) Uses visual media to represent an actual experience. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large- Group Roundup p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 4 Small Group p. 48 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 54 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p. 60 Investigation 4 Day 4 Choice Time p. 61 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup

EXPECTATION PK.4.4.d) Reviews and reflects on his/her own representations. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 17 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group

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p. 19 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Small Group p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Groupp 39 p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 4 Small Group p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 49 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 51 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 53 Investigation 4 Outdoor Experiences p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 63 Investigation 4 Day 5 Small Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 85 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.4.e) Writes and draws spontaneously to communicate meaning with peers or adults during play. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 17 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 19 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Small Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large- Group Roundup p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 4 Small Group p. 48 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group Roundup

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Vocabulary

STANDARD PK.4.5. Demonstrates a growing receptive vocabulary.

EXPECTATION PK.4.5.a) Understands and follows spoken directions. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 13 Exploring the Topic Outdoor Experiencesp 13 p. 14 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 35 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experience p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Groupp 39 p. 45 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 51 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 65 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experience p. 83 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experiences p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Vocabulary

STANDARD PK.4.6. Demonstrates a growing expressive vocabulary.

EXPECTATION PK.4.6.b) Uses more complex words in conversation. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group

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EXPECTATION PK.4.6.c) Makes use of new and rare words introduced by adults or peers. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.6.f) Initiates conversations about a book, situation, event or print in the environment. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 17 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 35 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experience p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 42 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 61 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.5.SC. Cognition and Knowledge of the World: SCIENCE

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Scientific Thinking

STANDARD PK.SC.1. Asks questions and makes predictions based on observations and manipulation of things and events in the environment.

EXPECTATION PK.SC.1.a) Uses senses to gather, explore, and interpret information. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 13 Exploring the Topic Outdoor Experiencesp 13 p. 14 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Choice Time p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Choice Time p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large Group p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Choice Time p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Small Group p. 22 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Choice Time p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Choice Time p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 42 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 42 investigation 2 Day 4 Choice Time p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 4 Small Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 48 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 48 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 49 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 50 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 51 Investigation 3 Day 3 Choice Time p. 51 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup

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EXPECTATION PK.SC.1.c) Makes observations and describes changes in objects, living things, and natural events in the environment. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 42 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 42 investigation 2 Day 4 Choice Time p. 45 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 51 Investigation 3 Day 3 Choice Time p. 53 Investigation 4 Outdoor Experiences p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p. 83 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experiences p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group p.15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.1.d) Organizes his or her observations of objects and events by identifying, classifying, etc. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time

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p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large Group p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Choice Time p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 42 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 51 Investigation 3 Day 3 Choice Time p. 53 Investigation 4 Outdoor Experiences p.15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.1.e) Asks “why,” “how,” and “what if” questions and seeks answers through experimentation and investigation. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Small Group p. 22 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 42 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 42 investigation 2 Day 4 Choice Time p. 45 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 51 Investigation 3 Day 3 Choice Time p. 53 Investigation 4 Outdoor Experiences p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 83 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experiences p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group p.15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.1.f) Makes predictions based on background knowledge, previous scientific experiences, and observations of objects and events in the world. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Small Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Scientific Thinking

STANDARD PK.SC.2. Tests predictions through exploration and experimentation.

EXPECTATION PK.SC.2.a) Gives oral, written or graphic explanations of what he/she wants to learn. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 13 Exploring the Topic Outdoor Experiencesp 13 p. 14 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large Group p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Small Group p. 22 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group

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p. 42 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 4 Small Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 48 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 49 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 50 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 51 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 53 Investigation 4 Outdoor Experiences p. 54 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 60 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 61 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 62 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 63 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 65 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experience p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 83 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experiences p. 84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Group p. 85 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group Roundup p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group p.15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.2.b) Uses a variety of tools and materials to test predictions through active experimentation (child uses magnifying glass to examine pine needles; child puts large paper clip on water to see if it floats.) Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Small Group p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 45 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 53 Investigation 4 Outdoor Experiences p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 83 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experiences p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group p.15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.2.c) Replicates or changes the experimental approach. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Small Group p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 45 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 53 Investigation 4 Outdoor Experiences p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group

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CATEGORY / CLUSTER Scientific Thinking

STANDARD PK.SC.3. Generates explanations and communicates conclusions regarding experiments and explorations.

EXPECTATION PK.SC.3.a) Compares and contrasts attributes of objects, living things, and events in the environment to organize what they have learned. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large Group p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Choice Time p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 42 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 51 Investigation 3 Day 3 Choice Time p. 53 Investigation 4 Outdoor Experiences p.15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.3.b) Identifies cause and effect relationships. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.3.c) Verifies predictions by explaining “how” and “why.” Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 13 Exploring the Topic Outdoor Experiencesp 13 p. 14 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Choice Time p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Choice Time p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large Group p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Choice Time p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Small Group p. 22 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Choice Time p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Choice Time p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 42 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 42 investigation 2 Day 4 Choice Time p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup

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p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 4 Small Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 48 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 48 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 49 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 50 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 51 Investigation 3 Day 3 Choice Time p. 51 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 53 Investigation 4 Outdoor Experiences p. 54 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 54 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day Day 3 Choice Time p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 60 Investigation 4 Day 4 Choice Time p. 60 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 61 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 61 Investigation 4 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 62 Investigation 4 Day 5 Choice Time p. 62 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 63 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 65 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experience p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 83 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experiences p. 84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Choice Time p. 84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Group p. 85 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Choice Time p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group Roundup p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group p.15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.3.e) Shares ideas about objects, living things and other natural events in the environments through words, pictures, and other representations. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 13 Exploring the Topic Outdoor Experiencesp 13 p. 14 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Choice Time p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Choice Time p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large Group p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Choice Time p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Small Group p. 22 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Choice Time

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p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Choice Time p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 42 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 42 investigation 2 Day 4 Choice Time p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 4 Small Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 48 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 48 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 49 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 50 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 51 Investigation 3 Day 3 Choice Time p. 51 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 53 Investigation 4 Outdoor Experiences p. 54 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 54 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day Day 3 Choice Time p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 60 Investigation 4 Day 4 Choice Time p. 60 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 61 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 61 Investigation 4 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 62 Investigation 4 Day 5 Choice Time p. 62 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 63 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 65 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experience p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 83 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experiences p. 84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Choice Time p. 84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Group p. 85 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Choice Time p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group Roundup p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group p.15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Small Group

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CATEGORY / CLUSTER Earth and Space

STANDARD PK.SC.4. Observes and describes characteristics of earth and space.

EXPECTATION PK.SC.4.a) Investigates and identifies properties of soil, rocks, and minerals. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences

EXPECTATION PK.SC.4.f) Demonstrates ways that each person is responsible for protecting our planet (e.g., recycling plastic, glass, and cardboard, reusing a plastic container sandwich box, mending clothing rather than throwing away, etc.). Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 13 Exploring the Topic Outdoor Experiencesp 13 p. 14 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Choice Time p. 15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Choice Time p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large Group p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Choice Time p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Small Group p. 22 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Choice Time p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Choice Time p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 42 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 42 investigation 2 Day 4 Choice Time p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 4 Small Group p. 45 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 48 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 48 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 49 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 49 Investigation 3 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 50 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 51 Investigation 3 Day 3 Choice Time p. 51 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 53 Investigation 4 Outdoor Experiences p. 54 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 54 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup

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CATEGORY / CLUSTER Living Things

STANDARD PK.SC.5. Observes and describes characteristics of living things.

EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.k) Observes, records, and explains how plants and animals respond to changes in the environment and changes in seasons. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 22 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 61 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 61 Investigation 4 Day 4 Mighty Minutes

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Physical Properties

STANDARD PK.SC.6. Acquires knowledge about the physical properties of the world.

EXPECTATION PK.SC.6.a) Describes, compares, and categorizes objects based on their properties. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large Group p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Choice Time p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 42 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group

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EXPECTATION PK.SC.6.b) Uses senses to explore different environments (classroom, playground, field trips). Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 29 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 42 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 42 investigation 2 Day 4 Choice Time p. 45 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 51 Investigation 3 Day 3 Choice Time p. 53 Investigation 4 Outdoor Experiences p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p. 83 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experiences p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group p.15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.6.c) Recognizes and describes the effect of his/her own actions on objects. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.6.d) Describes tools and their specific functions (e.g., hammer for pounding nails). Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.6.e) Uses a variety of tools to explore the world and learn how things work (such as magnifiers and balance scales). Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.6.f) Investigates common interactions between matter and energy (butter melting in cooking activities; cream turning to butter; peanuts becoming peanut butter, etc.) Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 42 investigation 2 Day 4 Choice Time

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.5.SS. Cognition and Knowledge of the World: SOCIAL STUDIES

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Civics, Citizenship and Government

STANDARD PK.SS.5. Demonstrate an understanding of roles, rights, and responsibilities.

EXPECTATION PK.SS.5.b) Expresses that rules are for everyone. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.SS.5.c) Identifies rules that protect him/herself and others. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.SS.5.d) Explains that rules affect children and adults. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study

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CATEGORY / CLUSTER Civics, Citizenship and Government

STANDARD PK.SS.6. Begins to learn the basic civic and democratic principles.

EXPECTATION PK.SS.6.a) Participates in making group rules and/or rules for daily routines and transitions. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.SS.6.b) Follows rules and may remind others of the rules. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Career Development

STANDARD PK.SS.8. Demonstrates interest and awareness about a wide variety of careers and work environments.

EXPECTATION PK.SS.8.a) Asks questions about and shows an interest in the jobs of his/her family members and/or “community helpers.” Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 4 Mighty Minutes

EXPECTATION PK.SS.8.c) Identifies the tools and equipment that correspond to various roles and jobs. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 4 Mighty Minutes

EXPECTATION PK.SS.8.e) Indicates an interest in a future career by making statements like, “I want to be a firefighter when I grow up.” Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 4 Mighty Minutes

EXPECTATION PK.SS.8.f) Talks about a parent’s, a relative’s or a neighbor’s job. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 4 Mighty Minutes

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.5.AR. Cognition and Knowledge of the World: THE ARTS

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Visual Arts

STANDARD PK.AR.1. Expresses oneself and represents what he/she knows, thinks, believes and feels through visual arts.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.1.a) Experiments with a variety of mediums and methods of using art materials (such as using a big brush to paint broad strokes, combining colors, etc.). Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 19 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Small Group p.15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.1.b) Shows an interest in what can be created with tools, texture, color and technique. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 19 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Small Group p.15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Small Group

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EXPECTATION PK.AR.1.c) Uses materials to build and create “pieces” that represent another item (blocks become a castle; clay becomes a snake). Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 19 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Small Group p.15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.1.d) Chooses materials and subjects with intent and purpose. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 19 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Small Group p.15 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.1.e) Paints, draws and constructs models based on observations. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large- Group Roundup p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 4 Small Group p. 48 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 54 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p. 60 Investigation 4 Day 4 Choice Time p. 61 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Visual Arts

STANDARD PK.AR.2. Responds and react to visual arts created by themselves and others.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.2.a) Expresses an interest in drawings, sculptures, models, paintings, and art creations of others. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 17 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 19 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Small Group p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Groupp 39 p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 4 Small Group p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 49 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 51 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 53 Investigation 4 Outdoor Experiences p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 63 Investigation 4 Day 5 Small Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 85 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

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EXPECTATION PK.AR.2.b) Identifies similarities and differences among samples of visual art. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 17 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 19 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Small Group p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Groupp 39 p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 4 Small Group p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 49 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 51 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 53 Investigation 4 Outdoor Experiences p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 63 Investigation 4 Day 5 Small Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 85 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.2.c) Shares opinions about visual arts, creations, and experiences. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 17 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 19 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Small Group p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 39 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Groupp 39 p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 4 Small Group p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 47 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 49 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 51 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 53 Investigation 4 Outdoor Experiences p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 59 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 63 Investigation 4 Day 5 Small Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 85 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Read-Aloud

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CATEGORY / CLUSTER Music

STANDARD PK.AR.3. Expresses oneself by engaging in musical activities.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.3.a) Participates with increasing interest and enjoyment in a variety of music activities including listening to music, singing songs, performing finger plays, and experimenting with various musical instruments. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large Group p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 22 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 42 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 46 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 48 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 50 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 54 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 60 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 62 Investigation 4 Day 5 Large Group p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 68 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 70 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 84 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Group p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Mighty Minutes

EXPECTATION PK.AR.3.b) Enjoys singing, making up silly and rhyming verses, imitating rhythmic patterns, and using music to tell stories and express feelings. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 14 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 20 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large Group p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 22 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 23 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 40 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 42 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group

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EXPECTATION PK.AR.3.c) Engages in music activities having different moods, tempos, and rhythms. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.3.d) Uses and explores traditional and non-traditional sound sources including those that are electronic. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.3.e) Creates sounds using traditional instruments (bells, drums, recorders, etc) and non-traditional instruments (tin cans, oatmeal boxes, containers filled with water). Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Music

STANDARD PK.AR.4. Responds and reacts during musical activities.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.4.a) Observes a variety of musical performances, both vocal and instrumental. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.4.b) Moves and keeps rhythm to different kinds of music. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.4.c) Reacts to music through oral, written or visual expression. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.4.d) Compares and contrasts different samples of music. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.4.e) Expresses his/her preference for certain kinds of music. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study

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EXPECTATION PK.AR.4.f) Repeats, responds and/or reacts to lyrics and/or melodies. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Theatre / Dramatic Play

STANDARD PK.AR.5. Participates in a variety of dramatic play activities to represent fantasy and real life experiences.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.5.a) Represents fantasy, real-life, imagination, and literature through dramatic play. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 35 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experience p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 45 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 49 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 61 Investigation 4 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 61 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 70 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Read-Aloud

EXPECTATION PK.AR.5.b) Assumes the role of something or someone else and attempts to speak in the appropriate manner and tone. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 35 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experience p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes

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EXPECTATION PK.AR.5.c) Participates in teacher-guided and/or spontaneous dramatic play activities such as acting out a story. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 35 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experience p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 45 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 49 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 61 Investigation 4 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 61 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 70 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Read-Aloud

EXPECTATION PK.AR.5.d) Uses basic props, and costume pieces to establish time, setting, and character. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group

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CATEGORY / CLUSTER Theatre / Dramatic Play

STANDARD PK.AR.6. Responds and reacts to theater and drama presentations.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.6.a) Demonstrates age-appropriate behavior when observing theatre and drama. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 35 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experience p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 45 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 49 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 61 Investigation 4 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 61 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 70 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group

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EXPECTATION PK.AR.6.b) Expresses his/her feelings about theatrical or dramatic productions or experiences through oral, written or visual expressions. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 35 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experience p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 45 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 49 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 61 Investigation 4 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 61 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 69 Investigation 5 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 70 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 71 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 86 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p. 87 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Read-Aloud

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Dance / Creative Movement

STANDARD PK.AR.7. Expresses what he/she knows, thinks, feels and believes through dance and creative movement.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.7.c) Uses creativity using his/her body (dance, march, hop, jump, sway, clap, snap, stomp, twist, turn, etc.). Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.7.f) Learns simple, repetitive dance steps and routines. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Dance / Creative Movement

STANDARD PK.AR.8. Responds and reacts to dance and creative movement.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.8.a) Imitates parts of dance or movement activity that he/she enjoys. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.8.b) Compares and contrasts different forms of dance. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group

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EXPECTATION PK.AR.8.c) Demonstrates age appropriate audience behavior when observing dance and creative movement productions. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.8.d) Describes interpretations and reactions to dance and movement experience (e.g., drawing a picture, acting it out, retelling a story). Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Cultural Differences

STANDARD PK.AR.9. Expresses an understanding of artistic difference among cultures.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.9.a) Compares his/her artistic creations with those from other cultures. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large- Group Roundup p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 4 Small Group p. 48 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 54 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 57 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p. 60 Investigation 4 Day 4 Choice Time p. 61 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup

EXPECTATION PK.AR.9.c) Distinguishes between different sounds of music and types of instruments from other cultures. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 56 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 58 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.9.d) Discusses dances and dramatizations from various cultures. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 16 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 18 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 21 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 27 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 28 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 30 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 31 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 32 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 33 Investigation 1 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 35 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experience p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 37 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 38 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 45 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 49 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 55 Investigation 4 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 61 Investigation 4 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 61 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 66 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 67 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes

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STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.5.TE. Cognition and Knowledge of the World: TECHNOLOGY

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Foundations to Technology

STANDARD PK.TE.1. Describes types of materials and how they’re used.

EXPECTATION PK.TE.1.c) Creates structures with various materials to determine which do/don’t work to achieve the desired purpose, (e.g., glue, tape; paper, cardboard, foam, plastic, wood; straws, spools). Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 4 Small Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Foundations to Technology

STANDARD PK.TE.2. Explores and uses various types of tools appropriately.

EXPECTATION PK.TE.2.a) Identifies the functions of certain tools (e.g., cell phone, pulley, hammer, hearing aid, and microwave). Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 4 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.TE.2.b) Follows simple directions for appropriate use of tools and demonstrates how they are used (e.g., computer, hammer, digital media or simple machine). Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 4 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.TE.2.c) Describes and uses a variety of tools independently or with assistance (e.g., scissors, nut and bolt, incline plane, or lever). Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 4 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.TE.2.d) Uses common tools to create simple objects or structures. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 4 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.TE.2.e) Invents and/or constructs simple objects or structures using common tools and materials in a safe manner (e.g., wood, glue, rulers, sandpaper, hammer, etc.). Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 4 Small Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Using Technology

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STANDARD PK.TE.4. Understands the operation of technology systems.

EXPECTATION PK.TE.4.b) Begins using appropriate vocabulary when describing the nature and operation of a technological system (e.g., pedal power moves a bicycle, gas moves a car, batteries operate a toy). Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study p. 36 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 41 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 43 Investigation 2 Day 4 Small Group

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State: New York State PreK Foundation for the Common Core

Subject: Early Childhood Education

Grade: Ages 3-5

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.1. Approaches to Learning

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Engagement

STANDARD PK.1.1. Actively and confidently engages in play as a means of exploration and learning.

EXPECTATION PK.1.1.e) Uses “trial and error” method to figure out a task, problem, etc. Trees Study p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 079 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 090 Investigation 6 Day 3 Choice Time

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Engagement

STANDARD PK.1.2. Actively engages in problem solving.

EXPECTATION PK.1.2.a) Identifies a problem and tries to solve it independently. Trees Study p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 079 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 090 Investigation 6 Day 3 Choice Time

EXPECTATION PK.1.2.b) Attempts multiple ways to solve a problem. Trees Study p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 079 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 090 Investigation 6 Day 3 Choice Time

EXPECTATION PK.1.2.c) Communicates more than one solution to a problem. Trees Study p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 079 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 090 Investigation 6 Day 3 Choice Time

EXPECTATION PK.1.2.d) Engages with peers and adults to solve problems. Trees Study p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 071 Investigation 4 Day 4 Read- Aloud p. 079 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 090 Investigation 6 Day 3 Choice Time

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Creativity and Imagination

STANDARD PK.1.3. Approaches tasks, activities and problems with creativity, imagination and/or willingness to try new experiences or activities.

EXPECTATION PK.1.3.b) Identifies additional materials to complete a task. Trees Study p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 079 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 090 Investigation 6 Day 3 Choice Time

EXPECTATION PK.1.3.e) Seeks out connections, relations and assistance from peers and adults to complete a task.

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EXPECTATION PK.1.3.f) Communicates more than one solution to a problem. Trees Study p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 079 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 090 Investigation 6 Day 3 Choice Time

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.2. Physical Development and Health

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Physical Development

STANDARD PK.2.2. Uses sensory information to plan and carry out movements.

EXPECTATION PK.2.2.a) Demonstrates appropriate body awareness when moving in different spaces. Trees Study p. 013 Exploring the Topic Outdoor Experiencesp 13 p. 030 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 080 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p. 085 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience p. 105 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experiences p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Mighty Minutes

EXPECTATION PK.2.2.c) Demonstrates awareness of spatial boundaries and the ability to work within them. Trees Study p. 013 Exploring the Topic Outdoor Experiencesp 13 p. 030 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 080 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p. 085 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience p. 105 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experiences p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Mighty Minutes

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Physical Development

STANDARD PK.2.3. Demonstrates coordination and control of large muscles.

EXPECTATION PK.2.3.a) Displays an upright posture when standing or seated. Trees Study p. 013 Exploring the Topic Outdoor Experiencesp 13 p. 030 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 080 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p. 085 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience p. 105 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experiences p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Mighty Minutes

EXPECTATION PK.2.3.b) Maintains balance during sitting, standing, and movement activities. Trees Study p. 039 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 081 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time

EXPECTATION PK.2.3.c) Runs, jumps, walks in a straight line, and hops on one foot. Trees Study p. 013 Exploring the Topic Outdoor Experiencesp 13

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p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 060 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 064 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 085 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience p. 105 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experiences

EXPECTATION PK.2.3.d) Climbs stairs using alternating feet. Trees Study p. 013 Exploring the Topic Outdoor Experiencesp 13 p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 060 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 064 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 085 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience p. 105 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experiences

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Physical Development

STANDARD PK.2.4. Combines a sequence of large motor skills with and without the use of equipment.

EXPECTATION PK.2.4.b) Peddles a tricycle. Trees Study p. 013 Exploring the Topic Outdoor Experiencesp 13 p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 060 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 064 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 085 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience p. 105 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experiences

EXPECTATION PK.2.4.d) Participates in a series of large motor movements or activities such as, dancing, follow the leader, or Simon Says. Trees Study p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Physical Development

STANDARD PK.2.5. Demonstrates eye-hand coordination and dexterity needed to manipulate objects.

EXPECTATION PK.2.5.a) Uses pincher grasp (index finger and thumb). Trees Study p. 013 Exploring the Topic Outdoor Experiencesp 13 p. 060 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 064 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 085 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience

EXPECTATION PK.2.5.b) Demonstrates ability to engage in finger plays. Trees Study p. 013 Exploring the Topic Outdoor Experiencesp 13 p. 060 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 064 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 085 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience

EXPECTATION PK.2.5.c) Uses materials such as pencils, paint brushes, eating utensils and blunt scissors effectively. Trees Study p. 013 Exploring the Topic Outdoor Experiencesp 13

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p. 060 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 064 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 085 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience

EXPECTATION PK.2.5.d) Manipulates small objects with ease (fits objects into holes, strings wooden beads, stacks mini blocks, uses geo boards, etc.). Trees Study p. 013 Exploring the Topic Outdoor Experiencesp 13 p. 060 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 064 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 085 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience

EXPECTATION PK.2.5.e) Uses buttons, zippers, snaps, and hook and loop tape successfully. Trees Study p. 013 Exploring the Topic Outdoor Experiencesp 13 p. 060 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 064 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 085 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Physical Fitness

STANDARD PK.2.6. Engages in a variety of physical fitness activities.

EXPECTATION PK.2.6.a) Engages in large motor activities (e.g., marching, hopping, running, jumping, dancing) in increasingly longer periods of time as skill and endurance develops. Trees Study p. 013 Exploring the Topic Outdoor Experiencesp 13 p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 060 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 064 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 085 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience p. 105 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experiences

EXPECTATION PK.2.6.b) Explores, practices, and performs skill sets: throwing, pushing, pulling, catching, balancing, etc. Trees Study p. 039 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 081 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time

EXPECTATION PK.2.6.d) Participates in activities to promote balance and flexibility. Trees Study p. 039 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 081 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Health and Well Being

STANDARD PK.2.8. Demonstrates awareness and understanding of healthy habits.

EXPECTATION PK.2.8.a) Recognizes the importance of good nutrition, water, rest and sleep in order to be healthy. Trees Study p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 057 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group

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p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 107 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.2.8.b) Talks about food choices in relationship to allergies and overall health. Trees Study p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 057 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 107 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.2.8.c) Relates healthy behaviors to good personal health (milk for strong bones, spinach for strong muscles). Trees Study p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 057 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 107 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.3. Social and Emotional Development

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Relationships with Others

STANDARD PK.3.5. Demonstrates pro-social problem solving skills in social interactions.

EXPECTATION PK.3.5.c) Uses and accepts compromise, with assistance. Trees Study p. 071 Investigation 4 Day 4 Read- Aloud

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Accountability

STANDARD PK.3.6. Understands and follows routines and rules.

EXPECTATION PK.3.6.a) Displays an understanding of the purpose of rules. Trees Study p. 014 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.3.6.b) Engages easily in routine activities (e.g., story time, snack time, circle time). Trees Study p. 014 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.3.6.d) With assistance, understands that breaking rules have a consequence. Trees Study p. 014 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.3.6.e) Applies rules in new, but similar situations. Trees Study p. 014 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.3.6.f) Demonstrates the ability to create new rules for different situations. Trees Study p. 014 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.4. Communication, Language, and Literacy

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Motivation

STANDARD PK.4.1. Demonstrate that they are motivated to communicate.

EXPECTATION PK.4.1.a) Participates in small or large group activities for story telling, singing or finger plays. Trees Study p. 014 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Mighty Minutes

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p. 016 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 018 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 019 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 020 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large Group p. 022 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 028 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 030 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 032 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 034 Investigagtion 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 036 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 042 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 044 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Choice Time p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 048 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Choice Time p. 051 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 052 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 056 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 058 Investigation 3 Day 4 Large Group p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 060 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Small Group p. 063 Investigation 4 Outdoor Experiences p. 064 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 068 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 073 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 074 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 076 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 077 Investigation 5 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 078 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 079 Investigation 5 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 079 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 080 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p. 082 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group p. 083 Investigation 5 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 085 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience p. 086 Investigation 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 088 Investigation 6 Day 2 Large Group p. 090 Investigation 6 Day 3 Large Group p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Mighty Minutes

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p. 092 Investigation 6 Day 4 Large Group p. 105 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experiences p. 106 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Group p. 107 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 108 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.1.b) Asks questions. Trees Study p. 016 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Choice Time p. 022 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Small Group p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 056 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 077 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 088 Investigation 6 Day 2 Choice Time p. 088 Investigation 6 Day 2 Large Group p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Small Group p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.1.c) Listens attentively for a variety of purposes (e.g., for enjoyment; to gain information; to perform a task; to learn what happened; to follow directions). Trees Study p. 034 Investigagtion 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Small Group p. 077 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 081 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 093 Investigation 6 Day 4 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.1.d) Initiates conversations, both verbally and nonverbally, about things around them. Trees Study p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Small Group p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.1.g) Makes choices about how to communicate the ideas he wants to share (e.g., gestures, scribbles, sign language, speaking). Trees Study p. 021 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Small Group p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Small Group p. 060 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 079 Investigation 5 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 081 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 083 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Small Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Background Knowledge

STANDARD PK.4.2. Demonstrates he/she is building background knowledge.

EXPECTATION PK.4.2.a) Asks questions related to a particular item, event or experience. Trees Study p. 016 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Choice Time p. 022 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group

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p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Small Group p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 056 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 077 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 088 Investigation 6 Day 2 Choice Time p. 088 Investigation 6 Day 2 Large Group p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Small Group p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.2.c) Uses new vocabulary correctly. Trees Study p. 042 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 093 Investigation 6 Day 4 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.2.d) Makes comparisons to words and concepts already known. Trees Study p. 014 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Small Group p. 016 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Choice Time p. 016 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 019 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 021 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 021 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Small Group p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Choice Time p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 030 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 031 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 031 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 032 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 034 Investigagtion 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 036 Investigation 1 Day 5 Choice Time p. 036 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Small Group p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 042 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 044 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Choice Time p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Small Group p. 048 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 052 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 056 Investigation 3 Day 3 Choice Time

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p. 056 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 057 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Small Group p. 064 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 067 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p. 068 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Choice Time p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 074 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 076 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 076 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 077 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 077 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 078 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 079 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 080 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p. 081 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time p. 081 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 081 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 082 Investigation 5 Day 5 Choice Time p. 082 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group p. 083 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 083 Investigation 5 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Choice Time p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Small Group p. 088 Investigation 6 Day 2 Choice Time p. 089 Investigation 6 Day 2 Small Group p. 090 Investigation 6 Day 3 Choice Time p. 090 Investigation 6 Day 3 Large Group p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 093 Investigation 6 Day 4 Small Group p. 107 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 107 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 108 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Choice Time p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Viewing

STANDARD PK.4.3. Demonstrates that he/she understand what they observe.

EXPECTATION PK.4.3.a) Uses vocabulary relevant to observations. Trees Study p. 042 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 093 Investigation 6 Day 4 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.3.c) Asks questions related to visual text and observations. Trees Study p. 016 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Choice Time p. 022 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Small Group p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 056 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 077 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup

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p. 088 Investigation 6 Day 2 Choice Time p. 088 Investigation 6 Day 2 Large Group p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Small Group p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.3.d) Makes inferences and draws conclusions based on information from visual text. Trees Study p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 031 Investigation 1 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 057 Investigation 3 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 089 Investigation 6 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 093 Investigation 6 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Read-Aloud

EXPECTATION PK.4.3.e) Begins to identify relevant and irrelevant information, pictures, and symbols related to a familiar topic. Trees Study p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 020 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large Group p. 022 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 031 Investigation 1 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 031 Investigation 1 Day 2 Small Group p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Small Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 057 Investigation 3 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Small Group p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 081 Investigation 5 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 081 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 089 Investigation 6 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 093 Investigation 6 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 108 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Read-Aloud

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Representing

STANDARD PK.4.4. Demonstrates his/her ability to express ideas using a variety of methods.

EXPECTATION PK.4.4.a) Uses facial expressions, body language, gestures, and sign language to express ideas. Trees Study p. 013 Exploring the Topic Outdoor Experiencesp 13 p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Small Group p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 021 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 039 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences

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p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 052 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 057 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 067 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p. 068 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 079 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 081 Investigation 5 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 083 Investigation 5 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 088 Investigation 6 Day 2 Large Group p. 092 Investigation 6 Day 4 Large Group p. 107 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 107 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.4.b) Uses existing objects to represent desired or imagined objects in play or other purposeful way (e.g., plastic banana for a telephone). Trees Study p. 014 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 018 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 019 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 028 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 034 Investigagtion 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 036 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 044 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Choice Time p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 048 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Choice Time p. 051 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Small Group p. 063 Investigation 4 Outdoor Experiences p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 073 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 077 Investigation 5 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 079 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 080 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p. 082 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group p. 083 Investigation 5 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 085 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 105 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experiences p. 106 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Group

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p. 107 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Mighty Minutes

EXPECTATION PK.4.4.c) Uses visual media to represent an actual experience. Trees Study p. 016 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 030 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 032 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Choice Time p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Small Group p. 058 Investigation 3 Day 4 Large Group p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 4 Choice Time p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 064 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 067 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 068 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Choice Time p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 077 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 078 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 080 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Small Group p. 088 Investigation 6 Day 2 Choice Time p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Small Group p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.4.d) Reviews and reflects on his/her own representations. Trees Study p. 013 Exploring the Topic Outdoor Experiencesp 13 p. 014 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Choice Time p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Small Group p. 016 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 019 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Small Group p. 020 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large Group p. 021 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Small Group p. 022 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 027 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 028 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 030 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 032 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 034 Investigagtion 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Small Group p. 036 Investigation 1 Day 5 Choice Time p. 036 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group

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p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Small Group p. 042 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 044 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Small Group p. 048 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Small Group p. 052 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 057 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 4 Small Group p. 060 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 067 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Choice Time p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 074 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 076 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 077 Investigation 5 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 079 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 079 Investigation 5 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 079 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 081 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 082 Investigation 5 Day 5 Choice Time p. 082 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group p. 083 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 083 Investigation 5 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 083 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Choice Time p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Small Group p. 088 Investigation 6 Day 2 Choice Time p. 089 Investigation 6 Day 2 Small Group p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Small Group p. 092 Investigation 6 Day 4 Large Group p. 093 Investigation 6 Day 4 Small Group p. 107 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.4.e) Writes and draws spontaneously to communicate meaning with peers or adults during play. Trees Study p. 016 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 021 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Small Group p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Small Group p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Small Group p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Choice Time

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CATEGORY / CLUSTER Vocabulary

STANDARD PK.4.5. Demonstrates a growing receptive vocabulary.

EXPECTATION PK.4.5.a) Understands and follows spoken directions. Trees Study p. 013 Exploring the Topic Outdoor Experiencesp 13 p. 014 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 027 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 034 Investigagtion 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 039 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 051 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 057 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 063 Investigation 4 Outdoor Experiences p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Choice Time p. 074 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 078 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 085 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience p. 105 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experiences p. 107 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Vocabulary

STANDARD PK.4.6. Demonstrates a growing expressive vocabulary.

EXPECTATION PK.4.6.b) Uses more complex words in conversation. Trees Study p. 042 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 093 Investigation 6 Day 4 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.6.c) Makes use of new and rare words introduced by adults or peers. Trees Study p. 042 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 093 Investigation 6 Day 4 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.4.6.e) Begins to use appropriate volume and speed so spoken message is understood. Trees Study p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Mighty Minutes

EXPECTATION PK.4.6.f) Initiates conversations about a book, situation, event or print in the environment. Trees Study p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Small Group p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.5.SC. Cognition and Knowledge of the World: SCIENCE

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Scientific Thinking

STANDARD PK.SC.1. Asks questions and makes predictions based on observations and manipulation of things and events in the environment.

EXPECTATION PK.SC.1.a) Uses senses to gather, explore, and interpret information. Trees Study p. 013 Exploring the Topic Outdoor Experiencesp 13 p. 014 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group

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p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Choice Time p. 016 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Choice Time p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 018 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 019 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 021 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Choice Time p. 021 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Choice Time p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 027 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 028 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 030 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 031 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 031 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 032 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Choice Time p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 034 Investigagtion 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Choice Time p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 036 Investigation 1 Day 5 Choice Time p. 036 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 039 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 042 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 044 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Choice Time p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Choice Time p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Small Group p. 051 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 052 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 056 Investigation 3 Day 3 Choice Time p. 056 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 057 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 057 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 4 Choice Time p. 060 Investigation 3 Day 5 Choice Time p. 060 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 064 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup

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p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 067 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 068 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Choice Time p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 074 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 076 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 076 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 077 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 078 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 079 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 080 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p. 081 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time p. 082 Investigation 5 Day 5 Choice Time p. 082 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group p. 083 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 085 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience p. 086 Investigation 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Choice Time p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 088 Investigation 6 Day 2 Choice Time p. 088 Investigation 6 Day 2 Large Group p. 089 Investigation 6 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 089 Investigation 6 Day 2 Small Group p. 090 Investigation 6 Day 3 Choice Time p. 090 Investigation 6 Day 3 Large Group p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Small Group p. 092 Investigation 6 Day 4 Large Group p. 093 Investigation 6 Day 4 Choice Time p. 093 Investigation 6 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 093 Investigation 6 Day 4 Small Group p. 105 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experiences p. 106 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Choice Time p. 107 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 108 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Choice Time p. 108 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.1.c) Makes observations and describes changes in objects, living things, and natural events in the environment. Trees Study p. 014 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 016 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Choice Time p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 018 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 021 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Choice Time p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 027 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 030 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 031 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 031 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 032 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 036 Investigation 1 Day 5 Choice Time p. 039 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences

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p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 042 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Small Group p. 051 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 057 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 085 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Choice Time p. 088 Investigation 6 Day 2 Choice Time p. 089 Investigation 6 Day 2 Small Group p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Small Group p. 092 Investigation 6 Day 4 Large Group p. 093 Investigation 6 Day 4 Choice Time p. 093 Investigation 6 Day 4 Small Group p. 105 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experiences p. 107 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.1.d) Organizes his or her observations of objects and events by identifying, classifying, etc. Trees Study p. 018 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 019 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 021 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Choice Time p. 021 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 027 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 030 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 034 Investigagtion 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 036 Investigation 1 Day 5 Choice Time p. 039 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 042 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Choice Time p. 076 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 081 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time p. 083 Investigation 5 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 089 Investigation 6 Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.1.e) Asks “why,” “how,” and “what if” questions and seeks answers through experimentation and investigation. Trees Study p. 016 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Choice Time p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 018 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 021 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Choice Time p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 027 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 031 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 032 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 036 Investigation 1 Day 5 Choice Time p. 039 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time

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p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Small Group p. 051 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 057 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 077 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 085 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Choice Time p. 088 Investigation 6 Day 2 Choice Time p. 089 Investigation 6 Day 2 Small Group p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Small Group p. 092 Investigation 6 Day 4 Large Group p. 093 Investigation 6 Day 4 Choice Time p. 105 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experiences p. 107 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.1.f) Makes predictions based on background knowledge, previous scientific experiences, and observations of objects and events in the world. Trees Study p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Scientific Thinking

STANDARD PK.SC.2. Tests predictions through exploration and experimentation.

EXPECTATION PK.SC.2.a) Gives oral, written or graphic explanations of what he/she wants to learn. Trees Study p. 013 Exploring the Topic Outdoor Experiencesp 13 p. 014 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 019 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 021 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Choice Time p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 027 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 028 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 030 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 031 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 031 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 032 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 034 Investigagtion 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Choice Time p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 036 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 039 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 042 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 044 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group

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p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Small Group p. 051 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 056 Investigation 3 Day 3 Choice Time p. 056 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 057 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 057 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 4 Choice Time p. 060 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 064 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 067 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 068 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Choice Time p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 074 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 076 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 076 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 077 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 078 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 080 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p. 081 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time p. 082 Investigation 5 Day 5 Choice Time p. 082 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group p. 083 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 085 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience p. 086 Investigation 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 088 Investigation 6 Day 2 Choice Time p. 088 Investigation 6 Day 2 Large Group p. 089 Investigation 6 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 089 Investigation 6 Day 2 Small Group p. 090 Investigation 6 Day 3 Large Group p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Small Group p. 092 Investigation 6 Day 4 Large Group p. 093 Investigation 6 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 093 Investigation 6 Day 4 Small Group p. 105 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experiences p. 107 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 108 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.2.b) Uses a variety of tools and materials to test predictions through active experimentation (child uses magnifying glass to examine pine needles; child puts large paper clip on water to see if it floats.) Trees Study p. 016 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Choice Time p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group

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p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 027 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 039 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Small Group p. 051 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 057 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 077 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 085 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience p. 089 Investigation 6 Day 2 Small Group p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Small Group p. 105 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experiences p. 107 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.2.c) Replicates or changes the experimental approach. Trees Study p. 016 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Choice Time p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 027 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 039 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Small Group p. 051 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 057 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 077 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 085 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience p. 089 Investigation 6 Day 2 Small Group p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Small Group p. 105 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experiences p. 107 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Scientific Thinking

STANDARD PK.SC.3. Generates explanations and communicates conclusions regarding experiments and explorations.

EXPECTATION PK.SC.3.a) Compares and contrasts attributes of objects, living things, and events in the environment to organize what they have learned. Trees Study p. 018 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 019 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 021 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Choice Time p. 021 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 027 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 030 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 034 Investigagtion 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 036 Investigation 1 Day 5 Choice Time p. 039 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 042 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time

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p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Choice Time p. 076 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 081 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time p. 083 Investigation 5 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 089 Investigation 6 Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.3.c) Verifies predictions by explaining “how” and “why.” Trees Study p. 013 Exploring the Topic Outdoor Experiencesp 13 p. 014 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Choice Time p. 016 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Choice Time p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 018 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 019 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 021 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Choice Time p. 021 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Choice Time p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 027 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 028 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 030 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 031 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 031 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 032 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Choice Time p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 034 Investigagtion 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Choice Time p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 036 Investigation 1 Day 5 Choice Time p. 036 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 039 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 042 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 044 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Choice Time p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Choice Time p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Small Group p. 051 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 052 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes

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p. 056 Investigation 3 Day 3 Choice Time p. 056 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 057 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 057 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 4 Choice Time p. 060 Investigation 3 Day 5 Choice Time p. 060 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 064 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 067 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 068 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Choice Time p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 074 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 076 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 076 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 077 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 078 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 079 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 080 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p. 081 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time p. 082 Investigation 5 Day 5 Choice Time p. 082 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group p. 083 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 085 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience p. 086 Investigation 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Choice Time p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 088 Investigation 6 Day 2 Choice Time p. 088 Investigation 6 Day 2 Large Group p. 089 Investigation 6 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 089 Investigation 6 Day 2 Small Group p. 090 Investigation 6 Day 3 Choice Time p. 090 Investigation 6 Day 3 Large Group p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Small Group p. 092 Investigation 6 Day 4 Large Group p. 093 Investigation 6 Day 4 Choice Time p. 093 Investigation 6 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 093 Investigation 6 Day 4 Small Group p. 105 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experiences p. 106 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Choice Time p. 107 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 108 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Choice Time p. 108 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.3.e) Shares ideas about objects, living things and other natural events in the environments through words, pictures, and other representations. Trees Study p. 013 Exploring the Topic Outdoor Experiencesp 13

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p. 014 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Choice Time p. 016 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Choice Time p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 018 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 019 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 021 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Choice Time p. 021 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Choice Time p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 027 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 028 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 030 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 031 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 031 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 032 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Choice Time p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 034 Investigagtion 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Choice Time p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 036 Investigation 1 Day 5 Choice Time p. 036 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 039 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 042 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 044 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Choice Time p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Choice Time p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Small Group p. 051 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 052 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 056 Investigation 3 Day 3 Choice Time p. 056 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 057 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 057 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 4 Choice Time p. 060 Investigation 3 Day 5 Choice Time p. 060 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 064 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time

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p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 067 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 068 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Choice Time p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 074 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 076 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 076 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 077 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 078 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 079 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 080 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p. 081 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time p. 082 Investigation 5 Day 5 Choice Time p. 082 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group p. 083 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 085 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience p. 086 Investigation 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Choice Time p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 088 Investigation 6 Day 2 Choice Time p. 088 Investigation 6 Day 2 Large Group p. 089 Investigation 6 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 089 Investigation 6 Day 2 Small Group p. 090 Investigation 6 Day 3 Choice Time p. 090 Investigation 6 Day 3 Large Group p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Small Group p. 092 Investigation 6 Day 4 Large Group p. 093 Investigation 6 Day 4 Choice Time p. 093 Investigation 6 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 093 Investigation 6 Day 4 Small Group p. 105 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experiences p. 106 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Choice Time p. 107 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 108 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Choice Time p. 108 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Living Things

STANDARD PK.SC.5. Observes and describes characteristics of living things.

EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.a) Observes and discusses similarities, differences, and categories of plants and animals. Trees Study p. 013 Exploring the Topic Outdoor Experiencesp 13 p. 014 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Choice Time p. 016 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Choice Time p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 018 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 019 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large-Group Roundup

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p. 021 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Choice Time p. 021 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Choice Time p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 027 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 028 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 030 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 031 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 031 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 032 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Choice Time p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 034 Investigagtion 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Choice Time p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 036 Investigation 1 Day 5 Choice Time p. 036 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 039 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 042 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 044 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Choice Time p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Choice Time p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Small Group p. 051 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 052 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 056 Investigation 3 Day 3 Choice Time p. 056 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 057 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 057 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 4 Choice Time p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 060 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup

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p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 064 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 067 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 068 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Choice Time p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 071 Investigation 4 Day 4 Read- Aloud p. 074 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 076 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 076 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 077 Investigation 5 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 077 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 078 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 079 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 079 Investigation 5 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 080 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p. 081 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time p. 081 Investigation 5 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 082 Investigation 5 Day 5 Choice Time p. 082 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group p. 083 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 083 Investigation 5 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 085 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience p. 086 Investigation 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Choice Time p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 088 Investigation 6 Day 2 Choice Time p. 088 Investigation 6 Day 2 Large Group p. 089 Investigation 6 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 089 Investigation 6 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 089 Investigation 6 Day 2 Small Group p. 090 Investigation 6 Day 3 Choice Time p. 090 Investigation 6 Day 3 Large Group p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Small Group p. 092 Investigation 6 Day 4 Large Group p. 093 Investigation 6 Day 4 Choice Time p. 093 Investigation 6 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 093 Investigation 6 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 093 Investigation 6 Day 4 Small Group p. 105 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experiences p. 106 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Choice Time p. 107 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 107 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 108 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Choice Time p. 108 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.b) Identifies things as living or non-living based on characteristics,

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such as breathes, moves by itself, grows. Trees Study p. 028 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 076 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 078 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 079 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 082 Investigation 5 Day 5 Choice Time p. 083 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 083 Investigation 5 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 086 Investigation 6 Day 1 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.c) Explains why plants and animals need water and food. Trees Study p. 013 Exploring the Topic Outdoor Experiencesp 13 p. 014 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Choice Time p. 016 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Choice Time p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 018 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 019 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 021 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Choice Time p. 021 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Choice Time p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 027 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 028 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 030 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 031 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 031 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 032 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Choice Time p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 034 Investigagtion 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Choice Time p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 036 Investigation 1 Day 5 Choice Time p. 036 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 039 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 042 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 044 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Read-Aloud

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p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Choice Time p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Choice Time p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Small Group p. 051 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 052 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 056 Investigation 3 Day 3 Choice Time p. 056 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 057 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 057 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 4 Choice Time p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 060 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 064 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 067 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 068 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Choice Time p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 071 Investigation 4 Day 4 Read- Aloud p. 074 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 076 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 076 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 077 Investigation 5 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 077 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 078 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 079 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 079 Investigation 5 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 080 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p. 081 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time p. 081 Investigation 5 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 082 Investigation 5 Day 5 Choice Time p. 082 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group p. 083 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 083 Investigation 5 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 085 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience p. 086 Investigation 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Choice Time p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Read-Aloud

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p. 088 Investigation 6 Day 2 Choice Time p. 088 Investigation 6 Day 2 Large Group p. 089 Investigation 6 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 089 Investigation 6 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 089 Investigation 6 Day 2 Small Group p. 090 Investigation 6 Day 3 Choice Time p. 090 Investigation 6 Day 3 Large Group p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Small Group p. 092 Investigation 6 Day 4 Large Group p. 093 Investigation 6 Day 4 Choice Time p. 093 Investigation 6 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 093 Investigation 6 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 093 Investigation 6 Day 4 Small Group p. 105 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experiences p. 106 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Choice Time p. 107 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 107 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 108 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Choice Time p. 108 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.d) Observes and discusses similarities, differences, and categories of plants and animals. Trees Study p. 013 Exploring the Topic Outdoor Experiencesp 13 p. 014 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Choice Time p. 016 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Choice Time p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 018 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 019 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 021 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Choice Time p. 021 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Choice Time p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 027 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 028 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 030 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 031 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 031 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 032 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Choice Time p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 034 Investigagtion 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Choice Time p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 036 Investigation 1 Day 5 Choice Time p. 036 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 039 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences

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p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 042 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 044 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Choice Time p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Choice Time p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Small Group p. 051 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 052 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 056 Investigation 3 Day 3 Choice Time p. 056 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 057 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 057 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 4 Choice Time p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 060 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 064 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 067 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 068 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Choice Time p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 071 Investigation 4 Day 4 Read- Aloud p. 074 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 076 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 076 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 077 Investigation 5 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 077 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 078 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 079 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time

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p. 079 Investigation 5 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 080 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p. 081 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time p. 081 Investigation 5 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 082 Investigation 5 Day 5 Choice Time p. 082 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group p. 083 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 083 Investigation 5 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 085 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience p. 086 Investigation 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Choice Time p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 088 Investigation 6 Day 2 Choice Time p. 088 Investigation 6 Day 2 Large Group p. 089 Investigation 6 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 089 Investigation 6 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 089 Investigation 6 Day 2 Small Group p. 090 Investigation 6 Day 3 Choice Time p. 090 Investigation 6 Day 3 Large Group p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Small Group p. 092 Investigation 6 Day 4 Large Group p. 093 Investigation 6 Day 4 Choice Time p. 093 Investigation 6 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 093 Investigation 6 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 093 Investigation 6 Day 4 Small Group p. 105 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experiences p. 106 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Choice Time p. 107 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 107 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 108 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Choice Time p. 108 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.e) Identifies things as living or non-living based on characteristics, such as breathes, moves by itself, grows. Trees Study p. 028 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 076 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 078 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 079 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 082 Investigation 5 Day 5 Choice Time p. 083 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 083 Investigation 5 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 086 Investigation 6 Day 1 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.f) Explains why plants and animals need water and food. Trees Study p. 013 Exploring the Topic Outdoor Experiencesp 13 p. 014 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Choice Time p. 016 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Choice Time p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 018 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 019 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 021 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Choice Time

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p. 021 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Choice Time p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 027 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 028 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 030 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 031 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 031 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 032 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Choice Time p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 034 Investigagtion 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Choice Time p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 036 Investigation 1 Day 5 Choice Time p. 036 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 039 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 042 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 044 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Choice Time p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Choice Time p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Small Group p. 051 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 052 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 056 Investigation 3 Day 3 Choice Time p. 056 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 057 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 057 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 4 Choice Time p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 060 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes

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p. 064 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 067 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 068 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Choice Time p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 071 Investigation 4 Day 4 Read- Aloud p. 074 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 076 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 076 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 077 Investigation 5 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 077 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 078 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 079 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 079 Investigation 5 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 080 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p. 081 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time p. 081 Investigation 5 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 082 Investigation 5 Day 5 Choice Time p. 082 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group p. 083 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 083 Investigation 5 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 085 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience p. 086 Investigation 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Choice Time p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 088 Investigation 6 Day 2 Choice Time p. 088 Investigation 6 Day 2 Large Group p. 089 Investigation 6 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 089 Investigation 6 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 089 Investigation 6 Day 2 Small Group p. 090 Investigation 6 Day 3 Choice Time p. 090 Investigation 6 Day 3 Large Group p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Small Group p. 092 Investigation 6 Day 4 Large Group p. 093 Investigation 6 Day 4 Choice Time p. 093 Investigation 6 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 093 Investigation 6 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 093 Investigation 6 Day 4 Small Group p. 105 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experiences p. 106 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Choice Time p. 107 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 107 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 108 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Choice Time p. 108 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.g) Describes simple life cycles of plants and animals.

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Trees Study p. 034 Investigagtion 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 074 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 076 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 077 Investigation 5 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 081 Investigation 5 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 083 Investigation 5 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 089 Investigation 6 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 093 Investigation 6 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 107 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Read-Aloud

EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.h) Describes and identifies the different structures of familiar plants and animals. (Plants have stems, roots, leaves; animals have eyes, mouths, ears, etc.) Trees Study p. 013 Exploring the Topic Outdoor Experiencesp 13 p. 014 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Choice Time p. 016 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Choice Time p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 018 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 019 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 021 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Choice Time p. 021 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Choice Time p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 027 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 028 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 030 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 031 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 031 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 032 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Choice Time p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 034 Investigagtion 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Choice Time p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 036 Investigation 1 Day 5 Choice Time p. 036 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 039 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 042 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time

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p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 044 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Choice Time p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Choice Time p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Small Group p. 051 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 052 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 056 Investigation 3 Day 3 Choice Time p. 056 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 057 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 057 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 4 Choice Time p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 060 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 064 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 067 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 068 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Choice Time p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 071 Investigation 4 Day 4 Read- Aloud p. 074 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 076 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 076 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 077 Investigation 5 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 077 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 078 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 079 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 079 Investigation 5 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 080 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p. 081 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time p. 081 Investigation 5 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 082 Investigation 5 Day 5 Choice Time p. 082 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group

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p. 083 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 083 Investigation 5 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 085 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience p. 086 Investigation 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Choice Time p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 088 Investigation 6 Day 2 Choice Time p. 088 Investigation 6 Day 2 Large Group p. 089 Investigation 6 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 089 Investigation 6 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 089 Investigation 6 Day 2 Small Group p. 090 Investigation 6 Day 3 Choice Time p. 090 Investigation 6 Day 3 Large Group p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Small Group p. 092 Investigation 6 Day 4 Large Group p. 093 Investigation 6 Day 4 Choice Time p. 093 Investigation 6 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 093 Investigation 6 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 093 Investigation 6 Day 4 Small Group p. 105 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experiences p. 106 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Choice Time p. 107 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 107 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 108 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Choice Time p. 108 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.i) Recognizes that plants and animals have some characteristics of their “parents.” Trees Study p. 013 Exploring the Topic Outdoor Experiencesp 13 p. 014 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Choice Time p. 016 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Choice Time p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 018 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 019 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 021 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Choice Time p. 021 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Choice Time p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 027 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 028 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Choice Time p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Small Group p. 030 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 031 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 031 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 032 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Choice Time p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 034 Investigagtion 1 Day 4 Large Group

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p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Choice Time p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 036 Investigation 1 Day 5 Choice Time p. 036 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 039 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 042 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 044 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Choice Time p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Choice Time p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Small Group p. 051 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 052 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 056 Investigation 3 Day 3 Choice Time p. 056 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 057 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 057 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 4 Choice Time p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 060 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 064 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 067 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 068 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Choice Time p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 071 Investigation 4 Day 4 Read- Aloud p. 074 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Choice Time p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes

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p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 076 Investigation 5 Day 2 Choice Time p. 076 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 077 Investigation 5 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 077 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 078 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 079 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 079 Investigation 5 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 080 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p. 081 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time p. 081 Investigation 5 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 082 Investigation 5 Day 5 Choice Time p. 082 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group p. 083 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 083 Investigation 5 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 085 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience p. 086 Investigation 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Choice Time p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Large-Group Roundup p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 088 Investigation 6 Day 2 Choice Time p. 088 Investigation 6 Day 2 Large Group p. 089 Investigation 6 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 089 Investigation 6 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 089 Investigation 6 Day 2 Small Group p. 090 Investigation 6 Day 3 Choice Time p. 090 Investigation 6 Day 3 Large Group p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Small Group p. 092 Investigation 6 Day 4 Large Group p. 093 Investigation 6 Day 4 Choice Time p. 093 Investigation 6 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 093 Investigation 6 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 093 Investigation 6 Day 4 Small Group p. 105 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experiences p. 106 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Choice Time p. 107 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 107 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 108 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Choice Time p. 108 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.j) Observes, describes, and compares the habitats of plants and animals. Trees Study p. 014 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 028 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 032 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 039 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 042 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 044 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Choice Time

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p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Choice Time p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Small Group p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 079 Investigation 5 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 080 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p. 081 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time p. 082 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group p. 083 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 089 Investigation 6 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 093 Investigation 6 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Read-Aloud

EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.k) Observes, records, and explains how plants and animals respond to changes in the environment and changes in seasons. Trees Study p. 034 Investigagtion 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 060 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 064 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 074 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 076 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 083 Investigation 5 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Choice Time

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Physical Properties

STANDARD PK.SC.6. Acquires knowledge about the physical properties of the world.

EXPECTATION PK.SC.6.a) Describes, compares, and categorizes objects based on their properties. Trees Study p. 018 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 019 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 021 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Choice Time p. 021 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 027 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 030 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 034 Investigagtion 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 036 Investigation 1 Day 5 Choice Time p. 039 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 042 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Choice Time p. 076 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 081 Investigation 5 Day 4 Choice Time p. 083 Investigation 5 Day 5 Read-Aloud

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p. 089 Investigation 6 Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.6.b) Uses senses to explore different environments (classroom, playground, field trips). Trees Study p. 014 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 016 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Choice Time p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 018 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Choice Time p. 021 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Choice Time p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 027 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 030 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 031 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 031 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 032 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 036 Investigation 1 Day 5 Choice Time p. 039 Investigation 2 Outdoor Experiences p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 042 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Choice Time p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Choice Time p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Small Group p. 051 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 2 Choice Time p. 057 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 085 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Choice Time p. 088 Investigation 6 Day 2 Choice Time p. 089 Investigation 6 Day 2 Small Group p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Small Group p. 092 Investigation 6 Day 4 Large Group p. 093 Investigation 6 Day 4 Choice Time p. 093 Investigation 6 Day 4 Small Group p. 105 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experiences p. 107 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.6.d) Describes tools and their specific functions (e.g., hammer for pounding nails). Trees Study p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 027 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 057 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 107 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.6.e) Uses a variety of tools to explore the world and learn how things work (such as magnifiers and balance scales). Trees Study p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 027 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 057 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 107 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.SC.6.f) Investigates common interactions between matter and energy (butter melting in cooking activities; cream turning to butter; peanuts becoming peanut butter, etc.) Trees Study p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Choice Time

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STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.5.SS. Cognition and Knowledge of the World: SOCIAL STUDIES

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Civics, Citizenship and Government

STANDARD PK.SS.5. Demonstrate an understanding of roles, rights, and responsibilities.

EXPECTATION PK.SS.5.b) Expresses that rules are for everyone. Trees Study p. 014 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.SS.5.c) Identifies rules that protect him/herself and others. Trees Study p. 014 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.SS.5.d) Explains that rules affect children and adults. Trees Study p. 014 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Civics, Citizenship and Government

STANDARD PK.SS.6. Begins to learn the basic civic and democratic principles.

EXPECTATION PK.SS.6.a) Participates in making group rules and/or rules for daily routines and transitions. Trees Study p. 014 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.SS.6.b) Follows rules and may remind others of the rules. Trees Study p. 014 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.5.AR. Cognition and Knowledge of the World: THE ARTS

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Visual Arts

STANDARD PK.AR.1. Expresses oneself and represents what he/she knows, thinks, believes and feels through visual arts.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.1.a) Experiments with a variety of mediums and methods of using art materials (such as using a big brush to paint broad strokes, combining colors, etc.). Trees Study p. 030 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 031 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 032 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 048 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Choice Time p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 077 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large-Group Roundup

EXPECTATION PK.AR.1.b) Shows an interest in what can be created with tools, texture, color and technique. Trees Study p. 030 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 031 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 032 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 048 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Choice Time p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 077 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large-Group Roundup

EXPECTATION PK.AR.1.c) Uses materials to build and create “pieces” that represent another item (blocks become a castle; clay becomes a snake).

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Trees Study p. 030 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 031 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 032 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 048 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Choice Time p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 077 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large-Group Roundup

EXPECTATION PK.AR.1.d) Chooses materials and subjects with intent and purpose. Trees Study p. 030 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 031 Investigation 1 Day 2 Choice Time p. 032 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Choice Time p. 048 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Choice Time p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 077 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large-Group Roundup

EXPECTATION PK.AR.1.e) Paints, draws and constructs models based on observations. Trees Study p. 016 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 030 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 032 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Choice Time p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Small Group p. 058 Investigation 3 Day 4 Large Group p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 4 Choice Time p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 064 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 067 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 068 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Choice Time p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 077 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 078 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 080 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Small Group p. 088 Investigation 6 Day 2 Choice Time p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Small Group p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Visual Arts

STANDARD PK.AR.2. Responds and react to visual arts created by themselves and others.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.2.a) Expresses an interest in drawings, sculptures, models, paintings, and art creations of others. Trees Study p. 013 Exploring the Topic Outdoor Experiencesp 13

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p. 014 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Choice Time p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Small Group p. 016 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 019 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Small Group p. 020 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large Group p. 021 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Small Group p. 022 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 027 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 028 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 030 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 032 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 034 Investigagtion 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Small Group p. 036 Investigation 1 Day 5 Choice Time p. 036 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Small Group p. 042 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 044 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Small Group p. 048 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Small Group p. 052 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 057 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 4 Small Group p. 060 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 067 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Choice Time p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 074 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 076 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 077 Investigation 5 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 079 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 079 Investigation 5 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 079 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 081 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 082 Investigation 5 Day 5 Choice Time p. 082 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group p. 083 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 083 Investigation 5 Day 5 Read-Aloud

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p. 083 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Choice Time p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Small Group p. 088 Investigation 6 Day 2 Choice Time p. 089 Investigation 6 Day 2 Small Group p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Small Group p. 092 Investigation 6 Day 4 Large Group p. 093 Investigation 6 Day 4 Small Group p. 107 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.2.b) Identifies similarities and differences among samples of visual art. Trees Study p. 013 Exploring the Topic Outdoor Experiencesp 13 p. 014 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Choice Time p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Small Group p. 016 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 019 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Small Group p. 020 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large Group p. 021 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Small Group p. 022 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 027 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 028 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 030 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 032 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 034 Investigagtion 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Small Group p. 036 Investigation 1 Day 5 Choice Time p. 036 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Small Group p. 042 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 044 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Small Group p. 048 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Small Group p. 052 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 057 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 4 Small Group p. 060 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group

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p. 067 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Choice Time p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 074 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 076 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 077 Investigation 5 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 079 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 079 Investigation 5 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 079 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 081 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 082 Investigation 5 Day 5 Choice Time p. 082 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group p. 083 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 083 Investigation 5 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 083 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Choice Time p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Small Group p. 088 Investigation 6 Day 2 Choice Time p. 089 Investigation 6 Day 2 Small Group p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Small Group p. 092 Investigation 6 Day 4 Large Group p. 093 Investigation 6 Day 4 Small Group p. 107 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.2.c) Shares opinions about visual arts, creations, and experiences. Trees Study p. 013 Exploring the Topic Outdoor Experiencesp 13 p. 014 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Choice Time p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Small Group p. 016 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 019 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Small Group p. 020 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large Group p. 021 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Small Group p. 022 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Small Group p. 027 Investigation 1 Outdoor Experiences p. 028 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 029 Investigation 1 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 030 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 032 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Small Group p. 034 Investigagtion 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Small Group p. 036 Investigation 1 Day 5 Choice Time p. 036 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Small Group p. 042 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 044 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group

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p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Small Group p. 048 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Small Group p. 052 Investigation 3 Day 1 Choice Time p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 057 Investigation 3 Day 3 Small Group p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 4 Read-Aloud p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 4 Small Group p. 060 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 067 Investigation 4 Day 2 Small Group p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Choice Time p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 074 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 076 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 077 Investigation 5 Day 2 Read-Aloud p. 079 Investigation 5 Day 3 Choice Time p. 079 Investigation 5 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 079 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 081 Investigation 5 Day 4 Small Group p. 082 Investigation 5 Day 5 Choice Time p. 082 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group p. 083 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 083 Investigation 5 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 083 Investigation 5 Day 5 Small Group p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Choice Time p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Small Group p. 088 Investigation 6 Day 2 Choice Time p. 089 Investigation 6 Day 2 Small Group p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Small Group p. 092 Investigation 6 Day 4 Large Group p. 093 Investigation 6 Day 4 Small Group p. 107 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Small Group p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Music

STANDARD PK.AR.3. Expresses oneself by engaging in musical activities.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.3.a) Participates with increasing interest and enjoyment in a variety of music activities including listening to music, singing songs, performing finger plays, and experimenting with various musical instruments. Trees Study p. 014 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 016 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 018 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 019 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 020 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large Group p. 022 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 028 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 030 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group

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p. 032 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 034 Investigagtion 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 036 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 042 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 044 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 048 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group p. 052 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 056 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 058 Investigation 3 Day 4 Large Group p. 060 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 064 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 068 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 074 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 076 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 078 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 079 Investigation 5 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 080 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p. 082 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group p. 083 Investigation 5 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 086 Investigation 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 088 Investigation 6 Day 2 Large Group p. 090 Investigation 6 Day 3 Large Group p. 092 Investigation 6 Day 4 Large Group p. 106 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Group p. 107 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 108 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.3.b) Enjoys singing, making up silly and rhyming verses, imitating rhythmic patterns, and using music to tell stories and express feelings. Trees Study p. 014 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 016 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 018 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 019 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 020 Exploring the Topic Day 4 Large Group p. 022 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Large Group p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 028 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 030 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 032 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 034 Investigagtion 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 036 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 040 Investigation 2 Day 1 Large Group p. 042 Investigation 2 Day 2 Large Group p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Small Group p. 044 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 045 Investigation 2 Day 3 Small Group p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group

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p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 048 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group p. 052 Investigation 3 Day 1 Large Group p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Small Group p. 056 Investigation 3 Day 3 Large Group p. 058 Investigation 3 Day 4 Large Group p. 060 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large Group p. 064 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 068 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 074 Investigation 5 Day 1 Large Group p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 076 Investigation 5 Day 2 Large Group p. 078 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 079 Investigation 5 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 080 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p. 082 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group p. 083 Investigation 5 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 086 Investigation 6 Day 1 Large Group p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 088 Investigation 6 Day 2 Large Group p. 090 Investigation 6 Day 3 Large Group p. 092 Investigation 6 Day 4 Large Group p. 106 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Group p. 107 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 108 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Theatre / Dramatic Play

STANDARD PK.AR.5. Participates in a variety of dramatic play activities to represent fantasy and real life experiences.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.5.a) Represents fantasy, real-life, imagination, and literature through dramatic play. Trees Study p. 014 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 018 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 019 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 028 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 034 Investigagtion 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 036 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 044 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Choice Time p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 048 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Choice Time p. 051 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Small Group

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p. 063 Investigation 4 Outdoor Experiences p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 073 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 077 Investigation 5 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 079 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 080 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p. 082 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group p. 083 Investigation 5 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 085 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 105 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experiences p. 106 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Group p. 107 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Mighty Minutes

EXPECTATION PK.AR.5.b) Assumes the role of something or someone else and attempts to speak in the appropriate manner and tone. Trees Study p. 014 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 018 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 019 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 028 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 034 Investigagtion 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 036 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 044 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Choice Time p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 048 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Choice Time p. 051 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Small Group p. 063 Investigation 4 Outdoor Experiences p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 073 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 077 Investigation 5 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 079 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 080 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p. 082 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group p. 083 Investigation 5 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 085 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 105 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experiences

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p. 106 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Group p. 107 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Mighty Minutes

EXPECTATION PK.AR.5.c) Participates in teacher-guided and/or spontaneous dramatic play activities such as acting out a story. Trees Study p. 014 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 018 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 019 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 028 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 034 Investigagtion 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 036 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 044 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Choice Time p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 048 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Choice Time p. 051 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Small Group p. 063 Investigation 4 Outdoor Experiences p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 073 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 077 Investigation 5 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 079 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 080 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p. 082 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group p. 083 Investigation 5 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 085 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 105 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experiences p. 106 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Group p. 107 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Mighty Minutes

EXPECTATION PK.AR.5.d) Uses basic props, and costume pieces to establish time, setting, and character. Trees Study p. 014 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 018 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 019 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 028 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 034 Investigagtion 1 Day 4 Large Group

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p. 036 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 044 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Choice Time p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 048 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Choice Time p. 051 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Small Group p. 063 Investigation 4 Outdoor Experiences p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 073 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 077 Investigation 5 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 079 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 080 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p. 082 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group p. 083 Investigation 5 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 085 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 105 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experiences p. 106 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Group p. 107 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Mighty Minutes

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Theatre / Dramatic Play

STANDARD PK.AR.6. Responds and reacts to theater and drama presentations.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.6.a) Demonstrates age-appropriate behavior when observing theatre and drama. Trees Study p. 014 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 018 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 019 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 028 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 034 Investigagtion 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 036 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 044 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Choice Time p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 048 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Choice Time p. 051 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group

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p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Small Group p. 063 Investigation 4 Outdoor Experiences p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 073 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 077 Investigation 5 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 079 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 080 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p. 082 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group p. 083 Investigation 5 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 085 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 105 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experiences p. 106 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Group p. 107 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Mighty Minutes

EXPECTATION PK.AR.6.b) Expresses his/her feelings about theatrical or dramatic productions or experiences through oral, written or visual expressions. Trees Study p. 014 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 018 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 019 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 028 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 034 Investigagtion 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 036 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 044 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Choice Time p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 048 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Choice Time p. 051 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Small Group p. 063 Investigation 4 Outdoor Experiences p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 073 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 077 Investigation 5 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 079 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 080 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group

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p. 082 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group p. 083 Investigation 5 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 085 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 105 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experiences p. 106 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Group p. 107 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Mighty Minutes

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Dance / Creative Movement

STANDARD PK.AR.7. Expresses what he/she knows, thinks, feels and believes through dance and creative movement.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.7.c) Uses creativity using his/her body (dance, march, hop, jump, sway, clap, snap, stomp, twist, turn, etc.). Trees Study p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes

EXPECTATION PK.AR.7.f) Learns simple, repetitive dance steps and routines. Trees Study p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Dance / Creative Movement

STANDARD PK.AR.8. Responds and reacts to dance and creative movement.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.8.a) Imitates parts of dance or movement activity that he/she enjoys. Trees Study p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes

EXPECTATION PK.AR.8.b) Compares and contrasts different forms of dance. Trees Study p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes

EXPECTATION PK.AR.8.c) Demonstrates age appropriate audience behavior when observing dance and creative movement productions. Trees Study p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes

EXPECTATION PK.AR.8.d) Describes interpretations and reactions to dance and movement experience (e.g., drawing a picture, acting it out, retelling a story). Trees Study p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Cultural Differences

STANDARD PK.AR.9. Expresses an understanding of artistic difference among cultures.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.9.a) Compares his/her artistic creations with those from other cultures. Trees Study p. 016 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Large Group p. 030 Investigation 1 Day 2 Large Group p. 032 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large Group p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Choice Time p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 035 Investigation 1 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 037 Investigation 1 Day 5 Read-Aloud p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Small Group p. 058 Investigation 3 Day 4 Large Group p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 4 Choice Time p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 064 Investigation 4 Day 1 Large Group p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Choice Time p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 2 Choice Time p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group

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p. 067 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 068 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large Group p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Choice Time p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Large-Group Roundup p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Choice Time p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Small Group p. 077 Investigation 5 Day 2 Small Group p. 078 Investigation 5 Day 3 Large Group p. 080 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p. 087 Investigation 6 Day 1 Small Group p. 088 Investigation 6 Day 2 Choice Time p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Small Group p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Large-Group Roundup p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.AR.9.d) Discusses dances and dramatizations from various cultures. Trees Study p. 014 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Large Group p. 015 Exploring the Topic Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 018 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Large Group p. 019 Exploring the Topic Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 023 Exploring the Topic Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 028 Investigation 1 Day 1 Large Group p. 033 Investigation 1 Day 3 Read-Aloud p. 034 Investigagtion 1 Day 4 Large Group p. 036 Investigation 1 Day 5 Large Group p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 041 Investigation 2 Day 1 Small Group p. 043 Investigation 2 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 044 Investigation 2 Day 3 Large Group p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Choice Time p. 046 Investigation 2 Day 4 Large Group p. 047 Investigation 2 Day 4 Mighty Minutes p. 048 Investigation 2 Day 5 Large Group p. 049 Investigation 2 Day 5 Choice Time p. 051 Investigation 3 Outdoor Experiences p. 053 Investigation 3 Day 1 Small Group p. 054 Investigation 3 Day 2 Large Group p. 055 Investigation 3 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 059 Investigation 3 Day 4 Large-Group Roundup p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Large-Group Roundup p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 061 Investigation 3 Day 5 Small Group p. 063 Investigation 4 Outdoor Experiences p. 065 Investigation 4 Day 1 Small Group p. 066 Investigation 4 Day 2 Large Group p. 069 Investigation 4 Day 3 Small Group p. 070 Investigation 4 Day 4 Large Group p. 073 Investigation 5 Outdoor Experiences p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Read-Aloud p. 075 Investigation 5 Day 1 Small Group p. 077 Investigation 5 Day 2 Mighty Minutes p. 079 Investigation 5 Day 3 Small Group p. 080 Investigation 5 Day 4 Large Group p. 082 Investigation 5 Day 5 Large Group p. 083 Investigation 5 Day 5 Mighty Minutes p. 085 Investigation 6 Outdoor Experience p. 091 Investigation 6 Day 3 Mighty Minutes p. 105 Celebrating Learning Outdoor Experiences p. 106 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Large Group p. 107 Celebrating Learning Day 1 Mighty Minutes p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Mighty Minutes

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CATEGORY / CLUSTER Foundations to Technology

STANDARD PK.TE.1. Describes types of materials and how they’re used.

EXPECTATION PK.TE.1.c) Creates structures with various materials to determine which do/don’t work to achieve the desired purpose, (e.g., glue, tape; paper, cardboard, foam, plastic, wood; straws, spools). Trees Study p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Foundations to Technology

STANDARD PK.TE.2. Explores and uses various types of tools appropriately.

EXPECTATION PK.TE.2.a) Identifies the functions of certain tools (e.g., cell phone, pulley, hammer, hearing aid, and microwave). Trees Study p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.TE.2.b) Follows simple directions for appropriate use of tools and demonstrates how they are used (e.g., computer, hammer, digital media or simple machine). Trees Study p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.TE.2.c) Describes and uses a variety of tools independently or with assistance (e.g., scissors, nut and bolt, incline plane, or lever). Trees Study p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.TE.2.d) Uses common tools to create simple objects or structures. Trees Study p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

EXPECTATION PK.TE.2.e) Invents and/or constructs simple objects or structures using common tools and materials in a safe manner (e.g., wood, glue, rulers, sandpaper, hammer, etc.). Trees Study p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Using Technology

STANDARD PK.TE.4. Understands the operation of technology systems.

EXPECTATION PK.TE.4.b) Begins using appropriate vocabulary when describing the nature and operation of a technological system (e.g., pedal power moves a bicycle, gas moves a car, batteries operate a toy). Trees Study p. 017 Exploring the Topic Day 2 Small Group p. 109 Celebrating Learning Day 2 Small Group

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Book Discussion Card

State: New York State PreK Foundation for the Common Core

Subject: Early Childhood Education

Grade: Ages 3-5

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.3. Social and Emotional Development

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Accountability

STANDARD PK.3.6. Understands and follows routines and rules.

EXPECTATION PK.3.6.a) Displays an understanding of the purpose of rules. Book Discussion Card BDC04: Little Red Riding Hood

EXPECTATION PK.3.6.b) Engages easily in routine activities (e.g., story time, snack time, circle time). Book Discussion Card BDC04: Little Red Riding Hood

EXPECTATION PK.3.6.d) With assistance, understands that breaking rules have a consequence. Book Discussion Card BDC04: Little Red Riding Hood

EXPECTATION PK.3.6.e) Applies rules in new, but similar situations. Book Discussion Card BDC04: Little Red Riding Hood

EXPECTATION PK.3.6.f) Demonstrates the ability to create new rules for different situations. Book Discussion Card BDC04: Little Red Riding Hood

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.4. Communication, Language, and Literacy

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Viewing

STANDARD PK.4.3. Demonstrates that he/she understand what they observe.

EXPECTATION PK.4.3.d) Makes inferences and draws conclusions based on information from visual text. Book Discussion Card BDC01: Caps for Sale BDC02: The Mitten BDC03: The Girl Who Wore Too Much BDC04: Little Red Riding Hood BDC05: The Little Red Hen BDC06: Three Billy Goats Gruff BDC07: Just Like Josh Gibson BDC08: The Paper Bag Princess BDC09: The Adventures of Gary & Harry BDC10: Peter's Chair BDC11: Radio Man BDC12: Abiyoyo BDC13: The Gingerbread Man BDC14: The Grouchy Ladybug BDC15: Henny Penny BDC16: A Grand Old Tree BDC17: Charlie Anderson BDC18: A Chair for My Mother BDC19: Los Tres Pequenos Jabalies (The Three Little Javelinas) BDC20: Wemberly Worried BDC21: Too Many Tamales BDC22: The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!

EXPECTATION PK.4.3.e) Begins to identify relevant and irrelevant information, pictures, and symbols related to a familiar topic.

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Book Discussion Card BDC01: Caps for Sale BDC02: The Mitten BDC03: The Girl Who Wore Too Much BDC04: Little Red Riding Hood BDC05: The Little Red Hen BDC06: Three Billy Goats Gruff BDC07: Just Like Josh Gibson BDC08: The Paper Bag Princess BDC09: The Adventures of Gary & Harry BDC10: Peter's Chair BDC11: Radio Man BDC12: Abiyoyo BDC13: The Gingerbread Man BDC14: The Grouchy Ladybug BDC15: Henny Penny BDC16: A Grand Old Tree BDC17: Charlie Anderson BDC18: A Chair for My Mother BDC19: Los Tres Pequenos Jabalies (The Three Little Javelinas) BDC20: Wemberly Worried BDC21: Too Many Tamales BDC22: The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.5.SS. Cognition and Knowledge of the World: SOCIAL STUDIES

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Civics, Citizenship and Government

STANDARD PK.SS.5. Demonstrate an understanding of roles, rights, and responsibilities.

EXPECTATION PK.SS.5.b) Expresses that rules are for everyone. Book Discussion Card BDC04: Little Red Riding Hood

EXPECTATION PK.SS.5.c) Identifies rules that protect him/herself and others. Book Discussion Card BDC04: Little Red Riding Hood

EXPECTATION PK.SS.5.d) Explains that rules affect children and adults. Book Discussion Card BDC04: Little Red Riding Hood

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Civics, Citizenship and Government

STANDARD PK.SS.6. Begins to learn the basic civic and democratic principles.

EXPECTATION PK.SS.6.a) Participates in making group rules and/or rules for daily routines and transitions. Book Discussion Card BDC04: Little Red Riding Hood

EXPECTATION PK.SS.6.b) Follows rules and may remind others of the rules. Book Discussion Card BDC04: Little Red Riding Hood

EXPECTATION PK.SS.6.c) Applies the skills of communication, cooperation, respect and empathy with others. Book Discussion Card BDC01: Caps for Sale BDC02: The Mitten BDC03: The Girl Who Wore Too Much BDC04: Little Red Riding Hood BDC05: The Little Red Hen BDC06: Three Billy Goats Gruff BDC07: Just Like Josh Gibson

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BDC08: The Paper Bag Princess BDC09: The Adventures of Gary & Harry BDC10: Peter's Chair BDC11: Radio Man BDC12: Abiyoyo BDC13: The Gingerbread Man BDC14: The Grouchy Ladybug BDC15: Henny Penny BDC16: A Grand Old Tree BDC17: Charlie Anderson BDC18: A Chair for My Mother BDC19: Los Tres Pequenos Jabalies (The Three Little Javelinas) BDC20: Wemberly Worried BDC21: Too Many Tamales BDC22: The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!

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Intentional Teaching Cards

State: New York State PreK Foundation for the Common Core

Subject: Early Childhood Education

Grade: Ages 3-5

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.1. Approaches to Learning

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Engagement

STANDARD PK.1.1. Actively and confidently engages in play as a means of exploration and learning.

EXPECTATION PK.1.1.e) Uses “trial and error” method to figure out a task, problem, etc. Intentional Teaching Cards M01: Dinnertime M22: Story Problems M23: Putting Puzzles Together M60: Morning, Noon, and Night M63: Fishing Trip SE08: Group Problem Solving SE09: Big Rule, Little Rule SE13: Conflict Resolution SE14: Playing Together

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Engagement

STANDARD PK.1.2. Actively engages in problem solving.

EXPECTATION PK.1.2.a) Identifies a problem and tries to solve it independently. Intentional Teaching Cards M01: Dinnertime M22: Story Problems M23: Putting Puzzles Together M60: Morning, Noon, and Night M63: Fishing Trip SE08: Group Problem Solving SE09: Big Rule, Little Rule SE13: Conflict Resolution SE14: Playing Together

EXPECTATION PK.1.2.b) Attempts multiple ways to solve a problem. Intentional Teaching Cards M01: Dinnertime M22: Story Problems M23: Putting Puzzles Together M60: Morning, Noon, and Night M63: Fishing Trip SE08: Group Problem Solving SE09: Big Rule, Little Rule SE13: Conflict Resolution SE14: Playing Together

EXPECTATION PK.1.2.c) Communicates more than one solution to a problem. Intentional Teaching Cards M01: Dinnertime M22: Story Problems M23: Putting Puzzles Together M60: Morning, Noon, and Night M63: Fishing Trip SE08: Group Problem Solving SE09: Big Rule, Little Rule SE13: Conflict Resolution SE14: Playing Together

EXPECTATION PK.1.2.d) Engages with peers and adults to solve problems. Intentional Teaching Cards

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M01: Dinnertime M22: Story Problems M23: Putting Puzzles Together M60: Morning, Noon, and Night M63: Fishing Trip SE08: Group Problem Solving SE09: Big Rule, Little Rule SE13: Conflict Resolution SE14: Playing Together

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Creativity and Imagination

STANDARD PK.1.3. Approaches tasks, activities and problems with creativity, imagination and/or willingness to try new experiences or activities.

EXPECTATION PK.1.3.b) Identifies additional materials to complete a task. Intentional Teaching Cards M01: Dinnertime M22: Story Problems M23: Putting Puzzles Together M60: Morning, Noon, and Night M63: Fishing Trip SE08: Group Problem Solving SE09: Big Rule, Little Rule SE13: Conflict Resolution SE14: Playing Together

EXPECTATION PK.1.3.e) Seeks out connections, relations and assistance from peers and adults to complete a task. Intentional Teaching Cards M01: Dinnertime M22: Story Problems M23: Putting Puzzles Together M60: Morning, Noon, and Night M63: Fishing Trip SE08: Group Problem Solving SE09: Big Rule, Little Rule SE13: Conflict Resolution SE14: Playing Together

EXPECTATION PK.1.3.f) Communicates more than one solution to a problem. Intentional Teaching Cards M01: Dinnertime M22: Story Problems M23: Putting Puzzles Together M60: Morning, Noon, and Night M63: Fishing Trip SE08: Group Problem Solving SE09: Big Rule, Little Rule SE13: Conflict Resolution SE14: Playing Together

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.2. Physical Development and Health

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Physical Development

STANDARD PK.2.2. Uses sensory information to plan and carry out movements.

EXPECTATION PK.2.2.a) Demonstrates appropriate body awareness when moving in different spaces. Intentional Teaching Cards P12: Exploring Pathways P14: Moving Through the Forest P25: Kick Hard P26: Keep It Up P28: Balloon Pong

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work within them. Intentional Teaching Cards P12: Exploring Pathways P14: Moving Through the Forest P25: Kick Hard P26: Keep It Up P28: Balloon Pong

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Physical Development

STANDARD PK.2.3. Demonstrates coordination and control of large muscles.

EXPECTATION PK.2.3.a) Displays an upright posture when standing or seated. Intentional Teaching Cards P12: Exploring Pathways P14: Moving Through the Forest P25: Kick Hard P26: Keep It Up P28: Balloon Pong

EXPECTATION PK.2.3.b) Maintains balance during sitting, standing, and movement activities. Intentional Teaching Cards P04: Kick High P05: Throw Hard, Throw Far P07: Balloon Catch P10: Jumping Rope P24: Swing & Jump Rope P25: Kick Hard P30: Mixing Paints P31: Tie-Dyed Towels P32: Math Journal

EXPECTATION PK.2.3.c) Runs, jumps, walks in a straight line, and hops on one foot. Intentional Teaching Cards M18: Bounce & Count P04: Kick High P05: Throw Hard, Throw Far P07: Balloon Catch P10: Jumping Rope P14: Moving Through the Forest P15: Dribble Kick P18: Dribbling a Ball P19: Bounce & Catch P24: Swing & Jump Rope P25: Kick Hard P26: Keep It Up P28: Balloon Pong P30: Mixing Paints P31: Tie-Dyed Towels P32: Math Journal

EXPECTATION PK.2.3.d) Climbs stairs using alternating feet. Intentional Teaching Cards M18: Bounce & Count P04: Kick High P05: Throw Hard, Throw Far P07: Balloon Catch P10: Jumping Rope P14: Moving Through the Forest P15: Dribble Kick P18: Dribbling a Ball P19: Bounce & Catch P24: Swing & Jump Rope P25: Kick Hard

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P26: Keep It Up P28: Balloon Pong P30: Mixing Paints P31: Tie-Dyed Towels P32: Math Journal

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Physical Development

STANDARD PK.2.4. Combines a sequence of large motor skills with and without the use of equipment.

EXPECTATION PK.2.4.b) Peddles a tricycle. Intentional Teaching Cards M18: Bounce & Count P04: Kick High P05: Throw Hard, Throw Far P07: Balloon Catch P10: Jumping Rope P14: Moving Through the Forest P15: Dribble Kick P18: Dribbling a Ball P19: Bounce & Catch P24: Swing & Jump Rope P25: Kick Hard P26: Keep It Up P28: Balloon Pong P30: Mixing Paints P31: Tie-Dyed Towels P32: Math Journal

EXPECTATION PK.2.4.c) Throws, catches or kicks a large, light-weight ball (8” - 10”). Intentional Teaching Cards M18: Bounce & Count P04: Kick High P05: Throw Hard, Throw Far P07: Balloon Catch P15: Dribble Kick P18: Dribbling a Ball P19: Bounce & Catch P25: Kick Hard

EXPECTATION PK.2.4.d) Participates in a series of large motor movements or activities such as, dancing, follow the leader, or Simon Says. Intentional Teaching Cards P12: Exploring Pathways

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Physical Development

STANDARD PK.2.5. Demonstrates eye-hand coordination and dexterity needed to manipulate objects.

EXPECTATION PK.2.5.a) Uses pincher grasp (index finger and thumb). Intentional Teaching Cards M79: Ping-Pong Pick-Up P01: Let's Sew P02: Play Dough Weaving P14: Moving Through the Forest P26: Keep It Up P28: Balloon Pong

EXPECTATION PK.2.5.b) Demonstrates ability to engage in finger plays. Intentional Teaching Cards M79: Ping-Pong Pick-Up P01: Let's Sew P02: Play Dough Weaving P14: Moving Through the Forest

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P26: Keep It Up P28: Balloon Pong

EXPECTATION PK.2.5.c) Uses materials such as pencils, paint brushes, eating utensils and blunt scissors effectively. Intentional Teaching Cards M79: Ping-Pong Pick-Up P01: Let's Sew P02: Play Dough Weaving P14: Moving Through the Forest P26: Keep It Up P28: Balloon Pong

EXPECTATION PK.2.5.d) Manipulates small objects with ease (fits objects into holes, strings wooden beads, stacks mini blocks, uses geo boards, etc.). Intentional Teaching Cards M79: Ping-Pong Pick-Up P01: Let's Sew P02: Play Dough Weaving P14: Moving Through the Forest P26: Keep It Up P28: Balloon Pong

EXPECTATION PK.2.5.e) Uses buttons, zippers, snaps, and hook and loop tape successfully. Intentional Teaching Cards M79: Ping-Pong Pick-Up P01: Let's Sew P02: Play Dough Weaving P14: Moving Through the Forest P26: Keep It Up P28: Balloon Pong

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Physical Fitness

STANDARD PK.2.6. Engages in a variety of physical fitness activities.

EXPECTATION PK.2.6.a) Engages in large motor activities (e.g., marching, hopping, running, jumping, dancing) in increasingly longer periods of time as skill and endurance develops. Intentional Teaching Cards M18: Bounce & Count P04: Kick High P05: Throw Hard, Throw Far P07: Balloon Catch P10: Jumping Rope P14: Moving Through the Forest P15: Dribble Kick P18: Dribbling a Ball P19: Bounce & Catch P24: Swing & Jump Rope P25: Kick Hard P26: Keep It Up P28: Balloon Pong P30: Mixing Paints P31: Tie-Dyed Towels P32: Math Journal

EXPECTATION PK.2.6.b) Explores, practices, and performs skill sets: throwing, pushing, pulling, catching, balancing, etc. Intentional Teaching Cards M18: Bounce & Count P04: Kick High P05: Throw Hard, Throw Far P07: Balloon Catch

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P10: Jumping Rope P15: Dribble Kick P18: Dribbling a Ball P19: Bounce & Catch P24: Swing & Jump Rope P25: Kick Hard P30: Mixing Paints P31: Tie-Dyed Towels P32: Math Journal

EXPECTATION PK.2.6.d) Participates in activities to promote balance and flexibility. Intentional Teaching Cards P04: Kick High P05: Throw Hard, Throw Far P07: Balloon Catch P10: Jumping Rope P24: Swing & Jump Rope P25: Kick Hard P30: Mixing Paints P31: Tie-Dyed Towels P32: Math Journal

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Health and Well Being

STANDARD PK.2.8. Demonstrates awareness and understanding of healthy habits.

EXPECTATION PK.2.8.b) Talks about food choices in relationship to allergies and overall health. Intentional Teaching Cards LL35: Fruit Salad LL36: Salsa LL37: Roll-Ups LL38: Hummus LL49: Vegetable Soup LL51: Pizza

EXPECTATION PK.2.8.c) Relates healthy behaviors to good personal health (milk for strong bones, spinach for strong muscles). Intentional Teaching Cards LL35: Fruit Salad LL36: Salsa LL37: Roll-Ups LL38: Hummus LL49: Vegetable Soup LL51: Pizza

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.3. Social and Emotional Development

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Self Concept and Self Awareness

STANDARD PK.3.1. Recognizes himself/herself as a unique individual having his/her own abilities, characteristics, feelings and interests.

EXPECTATION PK.3.1.a) Describes himself/herself using several different characteristics. Intentional Teaching Cards LL41: Our Names, Our Things

EXPECTATION PK.3.1.c) Demonstrates knowledge of his/her own uniqueness (talent, interests, preferences, gender, culture, etc.). Intentional Teaching Cards LL41: Our Names, Our Things

EXPECTATION PK.3.1.e) Compares and/or contrasts self to others (e.g., physical characteristics, preferences, feelings, abilities). Intentional Teaching Cards LL41: Our Names, Our Things

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EXPECTATION PK.3.1.f) Identifies the range of feelings he/she experiences, and that his/her feelings may change over time, as the environment changes, and in response to the behavior of others. Intentional Teaching Cards LL41: Our Names, Our Things

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Self Regulation

STANDARD PK.3.2. Regulates his/her responses to needs, feelings and events.

EXPECTATION PK.3.2.b) Appropriately names types of emotions (e.g., frustrated, happy, excited, sad) and associates them with different facial expressions, words and behaviors. Intentional Teaching Cards SE07: Good-Byes SE09: Big Rule, Little Rule

EXPECTATION PK.3.2.c) Demonstrates an ability to independently modify their behavior in different situations. Intentional Teaching Cards SE07: Good-Byes SE09: Big Rule, Little Rule

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Relationships with Others

STANDARD PK.3.3. Demonstrates and continues to develop positive relationships with significant adults (primary caregivers, teachers and other familiar adults).

EXPECTATION PK.3.3.c) Transitions into unfamiliar setting with the assistance of familiar adults. Intentional Teaching Cards SE07: Good-Byes

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Relationships with Others

STANDARD PK.3.5. Demonstrates pro-social problem solving skills in social interactions.

EXPECTATION PK.3.5.c) Uses and accepts compromise, with assistance. Intentional Teaching Cards SE08: Group Problem Solving SE09: Big Rule, Little Rule

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Accountability

STANDARD PK.3.6. Understands and follows routines and rules.

EXPECTATION PK.3.6.a) Displays an understanding of the purpose of rules. Intentional Teaching Cards LL42: Daily Sign-In M77: Board Games P04: Kick High P09: Up and Away SE01: Site Visits SE02: Look Who's Here! SE07: Good-Byes SE09: Big Rule, Little Rule SE12: Classroom Jobs SE20: Cleanup Time

EXPECTATION PK.3.6.b) Engages easily in routine activities (e.g., story time, snack time, circle time). Intentional Teaching Cards LL42: Daily Sign-In M77: Board Games P04: Kick High

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P09: Up and Away SE01: Site Visits SE02: Look Who's Here! SE07: Good-Byes SE09: Big Rule, Little Rule SE12: Classroom Jobs SE20: Cleanup Time

EXPECTATION PK.3.6.d) With assistance, understands that breaking rules have a consequence. Intentional Teaching Cards LL42: Daily Sign-In M77: Board Games P04: Kick High P09: Up and Away SE01: Site Visits SE02: Look Who's Here! SE07: Good-Byes SE09: Big Rule, Little Rule SE12: Classroom Jobs SE20: Cleanup Time

EXPECTATION PK.3.6.e) Applies rules in new, but similar situations. Intentional Teaching Cards LL42: Daily Sign-In M77: Board Games P04: Kick High P09: Up and Away SE01: Site Visits SE02: Look Who's Here! SE07: Good-Byes SE09: Big Rule, Little Rule SE12: Classroom Jobs SE20: Cleanup Time

EXPECTATION PK.3.6.f) Demonstrates the ability to create new rules for different situations. Intentional Teaching Cards LL42: Daily Sign-In M77: Board Games P04: Kick High P09: Up and Away SE01: Site Visits SE02: Look Who's Here! SE07: Good-Byes SE09: Big Rule, Little Rule SE12: Classroom Jobs SE20: Cleanup Time

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Adaptability

STANDARD PK.3.7. Adapts to change.

EXPECTATION PK.3.7.b) Transitions with minimal support between routine activities and new/unexpected occurrences. Intentional Teaching Cards SE07: Good-Byes

EXPECTATION PK.3.7.c) Adjusts behavior as appropriate for different settings and /or events. Intentional Teaching Cards SE07: Good-Byes SE09: Big Rule, Little Rule

EXPECTATION PK.3.7.d) Uses multiple adaptive strategies to dope with change (e.g., seeking social support from and adult or peer, taking deep breaths, engaging in another activity). 16

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STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.4. Communication, Language, and Literacy

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Motivation

STANDARD PK.4.1. Demonstrate that they are motivated to communicate.

EXPECTATION PK.4.1.a) Participates in small or large group activities for story telling, singing or finger plays. Intentional Teaching Cards LL05: Jumping Beans LL10: Rhyming Chart LL12: Same Sound Sort LL14: Did You Ever See…? LL17: Walk a Letter LL30: Knowing Our Friends LL31: I Went Shopping LL44: Rhyming Tubs LL46: Storyboard LL52: Tap It, Clap It, Stomp It, Jump It LL53: We’re Going on a Trip LL55: Dance & Remember LL56: Find the Matching Letter M01: Dinnertime M13: Nursery Rhyme Count M15: Play Dough M30: Buried Shapes M35: Action Patterns M36: We're Going on an Adventure M37: Secret Numbers M39: Let’s Go Fishing M47: My Shadow and I M50: The Farmer Builds a Fence M55: Stepping Stones M63: Fishing Trip P11: Jump the River P13: Punting P14: Moving Through the Forest P20: Body Shapes & Sizes P22: Follow the Leader P23: Ways to Travel P27: Galloping SE04: Actively Listening to Children SE05: Character Feelings SE08: Group Problem Solving SE09: Big Rule, Little Rule SE20: Cleanup Time SE24: I Don't Like That!

EXPECTATION PK.4.1.b) Asks questions. Intentional Teaching Cards LL01: Shared Writing LL54: Asking Questions LL63: Investigating & Recording SE01: Site Visits SE10: My Turn at the Microphone

EXPECTATION PK.4.1.c) Listens attentively for a variety of purposes (e.g., for enjoyment; to gain information; to perform a task; to learn what happened; to follow directions). Intentional Teaching Cards LL05: Jumping Beans LL08: Memory Games

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LL31: I Went Shopping LL33: Clothesline Storytelling LL44: Rhyming Tubs LL47: The Name Game M06: Tallying M77: Board Games SE01: Site Visits SE09: Big Rule, Little Rule SE10: My Turn at the Microphone SE11: Great Groups SE14: Playing Together SE25: What Can We Build Together?

EXPECTATION PK.4.1.d) Initiates conversations, both verbally and nonverbally, about things around them. Intentional Teaching Cards LL10: Rhyming Chart LL20: Baggie Books LL22: Coupon Match LL23: Playing with Environmental Print LL25: What's for Snack? LL28: Stick Letters LL31: I Went Shopping LL47: The Name Game M08: Baggie Ice Cream

EXPECTATION PK.4.1.g) Makes choices about how to communicate the ideas he wants to share (e.g., gestures, scribbles, sign language, speaking). Intentional Teaching Cards LL06: Dramatic Story Retelling LL39: My Daily Journal LL59: Question Basket LL62: Retelling Wordless Books P32: Math Journal

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Background Knowledge

STANDARD PK.4.2. Demonstrates he/she is building background knowledge.

EXPECTATION PK.4.2.a) Asks questions related to a particular item, event or experience. Intentional Teaching Cards LL01: Shared Writing LL54: Asking Questions LL63: Investigating & Recording SE01: Site Visits SE10: My Turn at the Microphone

EXPECTATION PK.4.2.c) Uses new vocabulary correctly. Intentional Teaching Cards LL43: Introducing New Vocabulary LL53: We’re Going on a Trip M06: Tallying M55: Stepping Stones

EXPECTATION PK.4.2.d) Makes comparisons to words and concepts already known. Intentional Teaching Cards LL02: Desktop Publishing LL05: Jumping Beans LL07: Letters, Letters, Letters LL08: Memory Games LL15: Textured Letters LL17: Walk a Letter LL18: What’s Missing? LL19: Silly Names

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LL20: Baggie Books LL21: Buried Treasures LL22: Coupon Match LL23: Playing with Environmental Print LL27: Writing Poems LL32: Describing Art LL33: Clothesline Storytelling LL34: Alphabet Books LL35: Fruit Salad LL36: Salsa LL37: Roll-Ups LL38: Hummus LL40: What Was for Breakfast? LL41: Our Names, Our Things LL44: Rhyming Tubs LL45: Observational Drawing LL48: D Is for Door LL49: Vegetable Soup LL50: Making Shiny Paint LL51: Pizza LL53: We’re Going on a Trip LL56: Find the Matching Letter LL61: Color Hunt LL62: Retelling Wordless Books M02: Counting & Comparing M03: Seek & Find M05: Sorting & Classifying M07: Ice Cubes M08: Baggie Ice Cream M11: Graphing M20: I’m Thinking of a Shape M23: Putting Puzzles Together M24: Matzo Balls M25: The Long and Short of It M27: Peach Cobbler M28: Applesauce M29: Apple Bread M30: Buried Shapes M32: Which Container Holds More? M33: Apple Oat Muffins M34: Cover Up M36: We're Going on an Adventure M38: Patterns Under Cover M42: Straw Shapes M43: Pancakes M44: Musical Water M45: Picture Patterns M46: Nesting Dolls M47: My Shadow and I M48: Wash Day M50: The Farmer Builds a Fence M51: Can You Find It? M52: Modeling Clay M53: Black Bean Corn Salad M54: Gingerbread Cookies M55: Stepping Stones M56: Where's the Beanbag? M57: Yogurt Fruit Dip M58: Missing Lids M59: More or Fewer Towers M60: Morning, Noon, and Night M61: Shake, Rattle, and Roll M62: How Big Around? M63: Fishing Trip M64: Five-Layer Dip

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M65: Cornbread M66: OobECk M67: Fruit Smoothies M68: Trail Mix M69: Cream Cheese & Strawberry Snacks M70: Egg Salad M71: Flat Bread M72: Macaroni & Cheese M73: Oatmeal Raisin Cookies M74: Vegetable Stir Fry M75: Sugar Cookies M76: Orange Banana Yogurt Pops M78: Math Collage SE01: Site Visits SE05: Character Feelings SE06: Talk About Feelings SE13: Conflict Resolution SE23: Related Consequences SE25: What Can We Build Together? SE26: Making A Mural

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Viewing

STANDARD PK.4.3. Demonstrates that he/she understand what they observe.

EXPECTATION PK.4.3.a) Uses vocabulary relevant to observations. Intentional Teaching Cards LL43: Introducing New Vocabulary LL53: We’re Going on a Trip M06: Tallying M55: Stepping Stones

EXPECTATION PK.4.3.c) Asks questions related to visual text and observations. Intentional Teaching Cards LL01: Shared Writing LL54: Asking Questions LL63: Investigating & Recording SE01: Site Visits SE10: My Turn at the Microphone

EXPECTATION PK.4.3.e) Begins to identify relevant and irrelevant information, pictures, and symbols related to a familiar topic. Intentional Teaching Cards LL05: Jumping Beans LL10: Rhyming Chart LL20: Baggie Books LL22: Coupon Match LL23: Playing with Environmental Print LL25: What's for Snack? LL28: Stick Letters LL31: I Went Shopping LL33: Clothesline Storytelling LL34: Alphabet Books LL47: The Name Game LL60: Writing with Wordless Books LL62: Retelling Wordless Books M08: Baggie Ice Cream P31: Tie-Dyed Towels SE05: Character Feelings SE15: Making Choices SE22: When, Then Statements

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Representing

STANDARD PK.4.4. Demonstrates his/her ability to express ideas using a variety of methods.

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EXPECTATION PK.4.4.a) Uses facial expressions, body language, gestures, and sign language to express ideas. Intentional Teaching Cards LL10: Rhyming Chart LL15: Textured Letters LL18: What’s Missing? LL26: Searching the Web LL30: Knowing Our Friends LL44: Rhyming Tubs LL47: The Name Game LL48: D Is for Door M03: Seek & Find M04: Number Cards M10: Biscuits M19: Which Has More? M21: Geoboards M29: Apple Bread M32: Which Container Holds More? M35: Action Patterns M37: Secret Numbers M52: Modeling Clay M58: Missing Lids M62: How Big Around? M73: Oatmeal Raisin Cookies M76: Orange Banana Yogurt Pops M77: Board Games P05: Throw Hard, Throw Far P06: Catching With a Scoop P12: Exploring Pathways P15: Dribble Kick P16: Body Part Balance P24: Swing & Jump Rope P25: Kick Hard P27: Galloping SE05: Character Feelings SE06: Talk About Feelings SE07: Good-Byes SE08: Group Problem Solving SE17: Supporting Children to Use Their Words SE24: I Don't Like That!

EXPECTATION PK.4.4.b) Uses existing objects to represent desired or imagined objects in play or other purposeful way (e.g., plastic banana for a telephone). Intentional Teaching Cards LL05: Jumping Beans LL17: Walk a Letter LL30: Knowing Our Friends LL31: I Went Shopping LL52: Tap It, Clap It, Stomp It, Jump It LL55: Dance & Remember M01: Dinnertime M15: Play Dough M35: Action Patterns M36: We're Going on an Adventure M37: Secret Numbers M39: Let’s Go Fishing M47: My Shadow and I M50: The Farmer Builds a Fence M55: Stepping Stones M63: Fishing Trip P13: Punting P14: Moving Through the Forest P20: Body Shapes & Sizes P23: Ways to Travel

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P27: Galloping SE04: Actively Listening to Children SE05: Character Feelings SE08: Group Problem Solving SE09: Big Rule, Little Rule SE24: I Don't Like That!

EXPECTATION PK.4.4.c) Uses visual media to represent an actual experience. Intentional Teaching Cards LL04: Bookmaking LL13: Shaving Cream Letters LL39: My Daily Journal LL40: What Was for Breakfast? LL45: Observational Drawing LL46: Storyboard LL57: Photo Writing LL58: Our Super Duper Writing Box LL59: Question Basket LL60: Writing with Wordless Books LL63: Investigating & Recording M07: Ice Cubes M34: Cover Up M42: Straw Shapes M45: Picture Patterns P02: Play Dough Weaving P30: Mixing Paints P31: Tie-Dyed Towels P32: Math Journal SE01: Site Visits SE07: Good-Byes SE15: Making Choices SE21: Sunshine Message Board

EXPECTATION PK.4.4.d) Reviews and reflects on his/her own representations. Intentional Teaching Cards LL01: Shared Writing LL02: Desktop Publishing LL04: Bookmaking LL06: Dramatic Story Retelling LL08: Memory Games LL10: Rhyming Chart LL11: Rhyming Riddles LL14: Did You Ever See…? LL16: Tongue Twisters LL18: What’s Missing? LL19: Silly Names LL20: Baggie Books LL23: Playing with Environmental Print LL24: Lemonade LL25: What's for Snack? LL26: Searching the Web LL27: Writing Poems LL29: Making My Name LL30: Knowing Our Friends LL32: Describing Art LL35: Fruit Salad LL36: Salsa LL37: Roll-Ups LL38: Hummus LL39: My Daily Journal LL40: What Was for Breakfast? LL41: Our Names, Our Things LL42: Daily Sign-In LL43: Introducing New Vocabulary

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LL45: Observational Drawing LL46: Storyboard LL49: Vegetable Soup LL53: We’re Going on a Trip LL54: Asking Questions LL56: Find the Matching Letter LL57: Photo Writing LL62: Retelling Wordless Books LL63: Investigating & Recording M01: Dinnertime M02: Counting & Comparing M03: Seek & Find M06: Tallying M07: Ice Cubes M08: Baggie Ice Cream M11: Graphing M13: Nursery Rhyme Count M14: Patterns M16: Show Me Five M17: Guessing Jar M24: Matzo Balls M25: The Long and Short of It M27: Peach Cobbler M28: Applesauce M29: Apple Bread M31: Lining It Up M33: Apple Oat Muffins M34: Cover Up M36: We're Going on an Adventure M38: Patterns Under Cover M40: Cube Trains M43: Pancakes M45: Picture Patterns M47: My Shadow and I M48: Wash Day M51: Can You Find It? M52: Modeling Clay M53: Black Bean Corn Salad M54: Gingerbread Cookies M56: Where's the Beanbag? M57: Yogurt Fruit Dip M59: More or Fewer Towers M60: Morning, Noon, and Night M62: How Big Around? M63: Fishing Trip M64: Five-Layer Dip M65: Cornbread M66: OobECk M67: Fruit Smoothies M68: Trail Mix M69: Cream Cheese & Strawberry Snacks M70: Egg Salad M71: Flat Bread M72: Macaroni & Cheese M73: Oatmeal Raisin Cookies M74: Vegetable Stir Fry M75: Sugar Cookies M76: Orange Banana Yogurt Pops P01: Let's Sew P07: Balloon Catch P09: Up and Away P10: Jumping Rope P15: Dribble Kick P22: Follow the Leader P23: Ways to Travel

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P25: Kick Hard P26: Keep It Up P33: Obstacle Course SE01: Site Visits SE02: Look Who's Here! SE04: Actively Listening to Children SE05: Character Feelings SE06: Talk About Feelings SE07: Good-Byes SE15: Making Choices SE20: Cleanup Time SE21: Sunshine Message Board SE26: Making A Mural

EXPECTATION PK.4.4.e) Writes and draws spontaneously to communicate meaning with peers or adults during play. Intentional Teaching Cards LL04: Bookmaking LL20: Baggie Books LL32: Describing Art LL39: My Daily Journal LL40: What Was for Breakfast? LL42: Daily Sign-In LL45: Observational Drawing LL57: Photo Writing LL58: Our Super Duper Writing Box LL59: Question Basket LL60: Writing with Wordless Books LL63: Investigating & Recording P32: Math Journal SE15: Making Choices SE19: Friendship & Love Cards

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Vocabulary

STANDARD PK.4.5. Demonstrates a growing receptive vocabulary.

EXPECTATION PK.4.5.a) Understands and follows spoken directions. Intentional Teaching Cards LL08: Memory Games LL24: Lemonade LL35: Fruit Salad LL36: Salsa LL37: Roll-Ups LL38: Hummus LL49: Vegetable Soup LL50: Making Shiny Paint LL51: Pizza LL52: Tap It, Clap It, Stomp It, Jump It LL55: Dance & Remember LL57: Photo Writing LL58: Our Super Duper Writing Box LL59: Question Basket LL60: Writing with Wordless Books M03: Seek & Find M08: Baggie Ice Cream M10: Biscuits M15: Play Dough M24: Matzo Balls M27: Peach Cobbler M28: Applesauce M29: Apple Bread M32: Which Container Holds More? M33: Apple Oat Muffins M36: We're Going on an Adventure M37: Secret Numbers

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M43: Pancakes M47: My Shadow and I M51: Can You Find It? M52: Modeling Clay M53: Black Bean Corn Salad M54: Gingerbread Cookies M55: Stepping Stones M56: Where's the Beanbag? M57: Yogurt Fruit Dip M64: Five-Layer Dip M65: Cornbread M66: OobECk M67: Fruit Smoothies M68: Trail Mix M69: Cream Cheese & Strawberry Snacks M70: Egg Salad M71: Flat Bread M72: Macaroni & Cheese M73: Oatmeal Raisin Cookies M74: Vegetable Stir Fry M75: Sugar Cookies M76: Orange Banana Yogurt Pops P01: Let's Sew P02: Play Dough Weaving P03: Twisted Pretzels P04: Kick High P05: Throw Hard, Throw Far P06: Catching With a Scoop P07: Balloon Catch P08: Cutting With Scissors P09: Up and Away P10: Jumping Rope P11: Jump the River P12: Exploring Pathways P13: Punting P14: Moving Through the Forest P15: Dribble Kick P16: Body Part Balance P17: Balance on a Beam P18: Dribbling a Ball P19: Bounce & Catch P20: Body Shapes & Sizes P21: Hopping P22: Follow the Leader P23: Ways to Travel P24: Swing & Jump Rope P25: Kick Hard P26: Keep It Up P27: Galloping P28: Balloon Pong P29: Stop & Go P30: Mixing Paints P31: Tie-Dyed Towels P32: Math Journal P33: Obstacle Course SE01: Site Visits SE02: Look Who's Here! SE12: Classroom Jobs SE14: Playing Together SE16: "I" Statements SE20: Cleanup Time SE22: When, Then Statements SE25: What Can We Build Together?

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Vocabulary

STANDARD PK.4.6. Demonstrates a growing expressive vocabulary.

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EXPECTATION PK.4.6.b) Uses more complex words in conversation. Intentional Teaching Cards LL43: Introducing New Vocabulary LL53: We’re Going on a Trip M06: Tallying M55: Stepping Stones

EXPECTATION PK.4.6.c) Makes use of new and rare words introduced by adults or peers. Intentional Teaching Cards LL43: Introducing New Vocabulary LL53: We’re Going on a Trip M06: Tallying M55: Stepping Stones

EXPECTATION PK.4.6.e) Begins to use appropriate volume and speed so spoken message is understood. Intentional Teaching Cards LL14: Did You Ever See…?

EXPECTATION PK.4.6.f) Initiates conversations about a book, situation, event or print in the environment. Intentional Teaching Cards LL10: Rhyming Chart LL20: Baggie Books LL22: Coupon Match LL23: Playing with Environmental Print LL25: What's for Snack? LL28: Stick Letters LL31: I Went Shopping LL47: The Name Game M08: Baggie Ice Cream

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.5.SC. Cognition and Knowledge of the World: SCIENCE

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Scientific Thinking

STANDARD PK.SC.1. Asks questions and makes predictions based on observations and manipulation of things and events in the environment.

EXPECTATION PK.SC.1.a) Uses senses to gather, explore, and interpret information. Intentional Teaching Cards LL02: Desktop Publishing LL07: Letters, Letters, Letters LL09: Pocket Storytelling: The Mitten LL15: Textured Letters LL24: Lemonade LL25: What's for Snack? LL26: Searching the Web LL27: Writing Poems LL35: Fruit Salad LL36: Salsa LL37: Roll-Ups LL38: Hummus LL43: Introducing New Vocabulary LL45: Observational Drawing LL49: Vegetable Soup LL50: Making Shiny Paint LL51: Pizza LL53: We’re Going on a Trip LL54: Asking Questions LL57: Photo Writing LL61: Color Hunt LL63: Investigating & Recording M02: Counting & Comparing M03: Seek & Find

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M05: Sorting & Classifying M07: Ice Cubes M08: Baggie Ice Cream M09: Bigger Than, Smaller Than, Equal To M10: Biscuits M11: Graphing M12: Measure & Compare M15: Play Dough M18: Bounce & Count M20: I’m Thinking of a Shape M21: Geoboards M24: Matzo Balls M25: The Long and Short of It M26: Huff & Puff M27: Peach Cobbler M28: Applesauce M29: Apple Bread M32: Which Container Holds More? M33: Apple Oat Muffins M34: Cover Up M39: Let’s Go Fishing M43: Pancakes M44: Musical Water M45: Picture Patterns M49: Balancing Act M52: Modeling Clay M53: Black Bean Corn Salad M54: Gingerbread Cookies M58: Missing Lids M64: Five-Layer Dip M65: Cornbread M66: OobECk M67: Fruit Smoothies M68: Trail Mix M69: Cream Cheese & Strawberry Snacks M70: Egg Salad M71: Flat Bread M72: Macaroni & Cheese M73: Oatmeal Raisin Cookies M74: Vegetable Stir Fry M75: Sugar Cookies M76: Orange Banana Yogurt Pops M79: Ping-Pong Pick-Up P01: Let's Sew P02: Play Dough Weaving P04: Kick High P05: Throw Hard, Throw Far P07: Balloon Catch P10: Jumping Rope P12: Exploring Pathways P14: Moving Through the Forest P15: Dribble Kick P18: Dribbling a Ball P19: Bounce & Catch P24: Swing & Jump Rope P25: Kick Hard P26: Keep It Up P28: Balloon Pong P30: Mixing Paints P31: Tie-Dyed Towels P32: Math Journal SE01: Site Visits

EXPECTATION PK.SC.1.c) Makes observations and describes changes in objects, living things, and natural events in the environment.

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Intentional Teaching Cards LL15: Textured Letters LL24: Lemonade LL35: Fruit Salad LL36: Salsa LL37: Roll-Ups LL38: Hummus LL45: Observational Drawing LL49: Vegetable Soup LL50: Making Shiny Paint LL51: Pizza LL61: Color Hunt LL63: Investigating & Recording M02: Counting & Comparing M03: Seek & Find M05: Sorting & Classifying M07: Ice Cubes M08: Baggie Ice Cream M09: Bigger Than, Smaller Than, Equal To M10: Biscuits M11: Graphing M12: Measure & Compare M24: Matzo Balls M25: The Long and Short of It M26: Huff & Puff M27: Peach Cobbler M28: Applesauce M29: Apple Bread M33: Apple Oat Muffins M43: Pancakes M44: Musical Water M45: Picture Patterns M49: Balancing Act M52: Modeling Clay M53: Black Bean Corn Salad M54: Gingerbread Cookies M58: Missing Lids M65: Cornbread M66: OobECk M67: Fruit Smoothies M68: Trail Mix M69: Cream Cheese & Strawberry Snacks M70: Egg Salad M71: Flat Bread M72: Macaroni & Cheese M73: Oatmeal Raisin Cookies M74: Vegetable Stir Fry M75: Sugar Cookies M76: Orange Banana Yogurt Pops P01: Let's Sew P02: Play Dough Weaving SE01: Site Visits

EXPECTATION PK.SC.1.d) Organizes his or her observations of objects and events by identifying, classifying, etc. Intentional Teaching Cards LL21: Buried Treasures LL61: Color Hunt M02: Counting & Comparing M03: Seek & Find M05: Sorting & Classifying M09: Bigger Than, Smaller Than, Equal To M11: Graphing M58: Missing Lids

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EXPECTATION PK.SC.1.e) Asks “why,” “how,” and “what if” questions and seeks answers through experimentation and investigation. Intentional Teaching Cards LL07: Letters, Letters, Letters LL24: Lemonade LL25: What's for Snack? LL35: Fruit Salad LL36: Salsa LL37: Roll-Ups LL38: Hummus LL49: Vegetable Soup LL50: Making Shiny Paint LL51: Pizza LL54: Asking Questions LL61: Color Hunt LL63: Investigating & Recording M02: Counting & Comparing M03: Seek & Find M05: Sorting & Classifying M07: Ice Cubes M08: Baggie Ice Cream M09: Bigger Than, Smaller Than, Equal To M10: Biscuits M12: Measure & Compare M15: Play Dough M18: Bounce & Count M24: Matzo Balls M25: The Long and Short of It M26: Huff & Puff M27: Peach Cobbler M28: Applesauce M29: Apple Bread M32: Which Container Holds More? M33: Apple Oat Muffins M34: Cover Up M43: Pancakes M44: Musical Water M45: Picture Patterns M49: Balancing Act M52: Modeling Clay M53: Black Bean Corn Salad M54: Gingerbread Cookies M58: Missing Lids M65: Cornbread M66: OobECk M67: Fruit Smoothies M68: Trail Mix M69: Cream Cheese & Strawberry Snacks M70: Egg Salad M71: Flat Bread M72: Macaroni & Cheese M73: Oatmeal Raisin Cookies M74: Vegetable Stir Fry M75: Sugar Cookies M76: Orange Banana Yogurt Pops P01: Let's Sew P02: Play Dough Weaving P30: Mixing Paints P31: Tie-Dyed Towels SE01: Site Visits

EXPECTATION PK.SC.1.f) Makes predictions based on background knowledge, previous scientific experiences, and observations of objects and events in the world.

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Intentional Teaching Cards M18: Bounce & Count M32: Which Container Holds More?

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Scientific Thinking

STANDARD PK.SC.2. Tests predictions through exploration and experimentation.

EXPECTATION PK.SC.2.a) Gives oral, written or graphic explanations of what he/she wants to learn. Intentional Teaching Cards LL45: Observational Drawing LL57: Photo Writing

EXPECTATION PK.SC.2.b) Uses a variety of tools and materials to test predictions through active experimentation (child uses magnifying glass to examine pine needles; child puts large paper clip on water to see if it floats.) Intentional Teaching Cards LL07: Letters, Letters, Letters LL24: Lemonade LL25: What's for Snack? LL35: Fruit Salad LL36: Salsa LL37: Roll-Ups LL38: Hummus LL49: Vegetable Soup LL50: Making Shiny Paint LL51: Pizza LL61: Color Hunt LL63: Investigating & Recording M02: Counting & Comparing M03: Seek & Find M05: Sorting & Classifying M07: Ice Cubes M08: Baggie Ice Cream M09: Bigger Than, Smaller Than, Equal To M10: Biscuits M12: Measure & Compare M15: Play Dough M18: Bounce & Count M24: Matzo Balls M25: The Long and Short of It M26: Huff & Puff M27: Peach Cobbler M28: Applesauce M29: Apple Bread M32: Which Container Holds More? M33: Apple Oat Muffins M34: Cover Up M43: Pancakes M44: Musical Water M45: Picture Patterns M49: Balancing Act M52: Modeling Clay M53: Black Bean Corn Salad M54: Gingerbread Cookies M58: Missing Lids M65: Cornbread M66: OobECk M67: Fruit Smoothies M68: Trail Mix M69: Cream Cheese & Strawberry Snacks M70: Egg Salad M71: Flat Bread M72: Macaroni & Cheese M73: Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

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M74: Vegetable Stir Fry M75: Sugar Cookies M76: Orange Banana Yogurt Pops

EXPECTATION PK.SC.2.c) Replicates or changes the experimental approach. Intentional Teaching Cards LL07: Letters, Letters, Letters LL24: Lemonade LL25: What's for Snack? LL35: Fruit Salad LL36: Salsa LL37: Roll-Ups LL38: Hummus LL49: Vegetable Soup LL50: Making Shiny Paint LL51: Pizza LL61: Color Hunt LL63: Investigating & Recording M02: Counting & Comparing M03: Seek & Find M05: Sorting & Classifying M07: Ice Cubes M08: Baggie Ice Cream M09: Bigger Than, Smaller Than, Equal To M10: Biscuits M12: Measure & Compare M15: Play Dough M18: Bounce & Count M24: Matzo Balls M25: The Long and Short of It M26: Huff & Puff M27: Peach Cobbler M28: Applesauce M29: Apple Bread M32: Which Container Holds More? M33: Apple Oat Muffins M34: Cover Up M43: Pancakes M44: Musical Water M45: Picture Patterns M49: Balancing Act M52: Modeling Clay M53: Black Bean Corn Salad M54: Gingerbread Cookies M58: Missing Lids M65: Cornbread M66: OobECk M67: Fruit Smoothies M68: Trail Mix M69: Cream Cheese & Strawberry Snacks M70: Egg Salad M71: Flat Bread M72: Macaroni & Cheese M73: Oatmeal Raisin Cookies M74: Vegetable Stir Fry M75: Sugar Cookies M76: Orange Banana Yogurt Pops

EXPECTATION PK.SC.2.d) Records and organizes data using graphs, charts, science journals, or other means of recording. Intentional Teaching Cards M11: Graphing

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Scientific Thinking

STANDARD PK.SC.3. Generates explanations and communicates conclusions regarding

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experiments and explorations.

EXPECTATION PK.SC.3.a) Compares and contrasts attributes of objects, living things, and events in the environment to organize what they have learned. Intentional Teaching Cards LL21: Buried Treasures LL61: Color Hunt M02: Counting & Comparing M03: Seek & Find M05: Sorting & Classifying M09: Bigger Than, Smaller Than, Equal To M11: Graphing M58: Missing Lids

EXPECTATION PK.SC.3.b) Identifies cause and effect relationships. Intentional Teaching Cards M26: Huff & Puff

EXPECTATION PK.SC.3.c) Verifies predictions by explaining “how” and “why.” Intentional Teaching Cards LL02: Desktop Publishing LL07: Letters, Letters, Letters LL09: Pocket Storytelling: The Mitten LL15: Textured Letters LL24: Lemonade LL25: What's for Snack? LL26: Searching the Web LL27: Writing Poems LL35: Fruit Salad LL36: Salsa LL37: Roll-Ups LL38: Hummus LL43: Introducing New Vocabulary LL45: Observational Drawing LL49: Vegetable Soup LL50: Making Shiny Paint LL51: Pizza LL53: We’re Going on a Trip LL54: Asking Questions LL57: Photo Writing LL61: Color Hunt LL63: Investigating & Recording M02: Counting & Comparing M03: Seek & Find M05: Sorting & Classifying M07: Ice Cubes M08: Baggie Ice Cream M09: Bigger Than, Smaller Than, Equal To M10: Biscuits M11: Graphing M12: Measure & Compare M15: Play Dough M18: Bounce & Count M20: I’m Thinking of a Shape M21: Geoboards M24: Matzo Balls M25: The Long and Short of It M26: Huff & Puff M27: Peach Cobbler M28: Applesauce M29: Apple Bread M32: Which Container Holds More? M33: Apple Oat Muffins M34: Cover Up

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EXPECTATION PK.SC.3.e) Shares ideas about objects, living things and other natural events in the environments through words, pictures, and other representations. Intentional Teaching Cards LL02: Desktop Publishing LL07: Letters, Letters, Letters LL09: Pocket Storytelling: The Mitten LL15: Textured Letters LL24: Lemonade LL25: What's for Snack? LL26: Searching the Web LL27: Writing Poems LL35: Fruit Salad LL36: Salsa LL37: Roll-Ups LL38: Hummus LL43: Introducing New Vocabulary LL45: Observational Drawing LL49: Vegetable Soup LL50: Making Shiny Paint LL51: Pizza LL53: We’re Going on a Trip

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LL54: Asking Questions LL57: Photo Writing LL61: Color Hunt LL63: Investigating & Recording M02: Counting & Comparing M03: Seek & Find M05: Sorting & Classifying M07: Ice Cubes M08: Baggie Ice Cream M09: Bigger Than, Smaller Than, Equal To M10: Biscuits M11: Graphing M12: Measure & Compare M15: Play Dough M18: Bounce & Count M20: I’m Thinking of a Shape M21: Geoboards M24: Matzo Balls M25: The Long and Short of It M26: Huff & Puff M27: Peach Cobbler M28: Applesauce M29: Apple Bread M32: Which Container Holds More? M33: Apple Oat Muffins M34: Cover Up M39: Let’s Go Fishing M43: Pancakes M44: Musical Water M45: Picture Patterns M49: Balancing Act M52: Modeling Clay M53: Black Bean Corn Salad M54: Gingerbread Cookies M58: Missing Lids M64: Five-Layer Dip M65: Cornbread M66: OobECk M67: Fruit Smoothies M68: Trail Mix M69: Cream Cheese & Strawberry Snacks M70: Egg Salad M71: Flat Bread M72: Macaroni & Cheese M73: Oatmeal Raisin Cookies M74: Vegetable Stir Fry M75: Sugar Cookies M76: Orange Banana Yogurt Pops M79: Ping-Pong Pick-Up P01: Let's Sew P02: Play Dough Weaving P04: Kick High P05: Throw Hard, Throw Far P07: Balloon Catch P10: Jumping Rope P12: Exploring Pathways P14: Moving Through the Forest P15: Dribble Kick P18: Dribbling a Ball P19: Bounce & Catch P24: Swing & Jump Rope P25: Kick Hard P26: Keep It Up P28: Balloon Pong P30: Mixing Paints

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CATEGORY / CLUSTER Earth and Space

STANDARD PK.SC.4. Observes and describes characteristics of earth and space.

EXPECTATION PK.SC.4.e) Expresses ways the environment provides natural resources that are needed by people (e.g., wood for lumber to build shelter, water for drinking). Intentional Teaching Cards LL53: We’re Going on a Trip

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Living Things

STANDARD PK.SC.5. Observes and describes characteristics of living things.

EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.a) Observes and discusses similarities, differences, and categories of plants and animals. Intentional Teaching Cards LL09: Pocket Storytelling: The Mitten LL24: Lemonade LL26: Searching the Web M45: Picture Patterns

EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.c) Explains why plants and animals need water and food. Intentional Teaching Cards LL09: Pocket Storytelling: The Mitten LL24: Lemonade LL26: Searching the Web M45: Picture Patterns

EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.d) Observes and discusses similarities, differences, and categories of plants and animals. Intentional Teaching Cards LL09: Pocket Storytelling: The Mitten LL24: Lemonade LL26: Searching the Web M45: Picture Patterns

EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.f) Explains why plants and animals need water and food. Intentional Teaching Cards LL09: Pocket Storytelling: The Mitten LL24: Lemonade LL26: Searching the Web M45: Picture Patterns

EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.h) Describes and identifies the different structures of familiar plants and animals. (Plants have stems, roots, leaves; animals have eyes, mouths, ears, etc.) Intentional Teaching Cards LL09: Pocket Storytelling: The Mitten LL24: Lemonade LL26: Searching the Web M45: Picture Patterns

EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.i) Recognizes that plants and animals have some characteristics of their “parents.” Intentional Teaching Cards LL09: Pocket Storytelling: The Mitten LL24: Lemonade LL26: Searching the Web M45: Picture Patterns

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EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.j) Observes, describes, and compares the habitats of plants and animals. Intentional Teaching Cards LL26: Searching the Web

EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.k) Observes, records, and explains how plants and animals respond to changes in the environment and changes in seasons. Intentional Teaching Cards M07: Ice Cubes M08: Baggie Ice Cream

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Physical Properties

STANDARD PK.SC.6. Acquires knowledge about the physical properties of the world.

EXPECTATION PK.SC.6.a) Describes, compares, and categorizes objects based on their properties. Intentional Teaching Cards LL21: Buried Treasures LL61: Color Hunt M02: Counting & Comparing M03: Seek & Find M05: Sorting & Classifying M09: Bigger Than, Smaller Than, Equal To M11: Graphing M58: Missing Lids

EXPECTATION PK.SC.6.b) Uses senses to explore different environments (classroom, playground, field trips). Intentional Teaching Cards LL15: Textured Letters LL24: Lemonade LL35: Fruit Salad LL36: Salsa LL37: Roll-Ups LL38: Hummus LL45: Observational Drawing LL49: Vegetable Soup LL50: Making Shiny Paint LL51: Pizza LL61: Color Hunt LL63: Investigating & Recording M02: Counting & Comparing M03: Seek & Find M05: Sorting & Classifying M07: Ice Cubes M08: Baggie Ice Cream M09: Bigger Than, Smaller Than, Equal To M10: Biscuits M11: Graphing M12: Measure & Compare M24: Matzo Balls M25: The Long and Short of It M26: Huff & Puff M27: Peach Cobbler M28: Applesauce M29: Apple Bread M33: Apple Oat Muffins M43: Pancakes M44: Musical Water M45: Picture Patterns M49: Balancing Act M52: Modeling Clay M53: Black Bean Corn Salad

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EXPECTATION PK.SC.6.c) Recognizes and describes the effect of his/her own actions on objects. Intentional Teaching Cards M26: Huff & Puff

EXPECTATION PK.SC.6.d) Describes tools and their specific functions (e.g., hammer for pounding nails). Intentional Teaching Cards LL24: Lemonade LL25: What's for Snack? LL35: Fruit Salad LL36: Salsa LL37: Roll-Ups LL38: Hummus LL49: Vegetable Soup LL50: Making Shiny Paint LL51: Pizza M07: Ice Cubes M08: Baggie Ice Cream M09: Bigger Than, Smaller Than, Equal To M10: Biscuits M12: Measure & Compare M15: Play Dough M24: Matzo Balls M25: The Long and Short of It M26: Huff & Puff M27: Peach Cobbler M28: Applesauce M29: Apple Bread M32: Which Container Holds More? M33: Apple Oat Muffins M34: Cover Up M43: Pancakes M44: Musical Water M45: Picture Patterns M49: Balancing Act M52: Modeling Clay M53: Black Bean Corn Salad M54: Gingerbread Cookies M58: Missing Lids M65: Cornbread M66: OobECk M67: Fruit Smoothies M68: Trail Mix M69: Cream Cheese & Strawberry Snacks M70: Egg Salad

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EXPECTATION PK.SC.6.e) Uses a variety of tools to explore the world and learn how things work (such as magnifiers and balance scales). Intentional Teaching Cards LL24: Lemonade LL25: What's for Snack? LL35: Fruit Salad LL36: Salsa LL37: Roll-Ups LL38: Hummus LL49: Vegetable Soup LL50: Making Shiny Paint LL51: Pizza M07: Ice Cubes M08: Baggie Ice Cream M09: Bigger Than, Smaller Than, Equal To M10: Biscuits M12: Measure & Compare M15: Play Dough M24: Matzo Balls M25: The Long and Short of It M26: Huff & Puff M27: Peach Cobbler M28: Applesauce M29: Apple Bread M32: Which Container Holds More? M33: Apple Oat Muffins M34: Cover Up M43: Pancakes M44: Musical Water M45: Picture Patterns M49: Balancing Act M52: Modeling Clay M53: Black Bean Corn Salad M54: Gingerbread Cookies M58: Missing Lids M65: Cornbread M66: OobECk M67: Fruit Smoothies M68: Trail Mix M69: Cream Cheese & Strawberry Snacks M70: Egg Salad M71: Flat Bread M72: Macaroni & Cheese M73: Oatmeal Raisin Cookies M74: Vegetable Stir Fry M75: Sugar Cookies M76: Orange Banana Yogurt Pops P01: Let's Sew P02: Play Dough Weaving

EXPECTATION PK.SC.6.g) Describes and compares the effects of common forces (pushes and pulls) on objects, such as those caused by gravity, magnetism, and mechanical forces. Intentional Teaching Cards P12: Exploring Pathways

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STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.5.SS. Cognition and Knowledge of the World: SOCIAL STUDIES

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Geography

STANDARD PK.SS.1. Develops a basic awareness of self as an individual, self within the context of family, and self within the context of community.

EXPECTATION PK.SS.1.a) Identifies him/herself by using characteristics such as gender, ethnicity, race, religion, language and culture. Intentional Teaching Cards LL41: Our Names, Our Things

EXPECTATION PK.SS.1.b) Describes how each person is unique and important. Intentional Teaching Cards LL41: Our Names, Our Things

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Geography

STANDARD PK.SS.3. Demonstrates knowledge of the relationship between people, places, and regions.

EXPECTATION PK.SS.3.b) Names the street, neighborhood, city or and town where he/she lives. Intentional Teaching Cards M01: Dinnertime M36: We're Going on an Adventure M51: Can You Find It?

EXPECTATION PK.SS.3.c) Uses words that indicate direction, position and relative distance. Intentional Teaching Cards M01: Dinnertime M36: We're Going on an Adventure M51: Can You Find It?

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Civics, Citizenship and Government

STANDARD PK.SS.5. Demonstrate an understanding of roles, rights, and responsibilities.

EXPECTATION PK.SS.5.b) Expresses that rules are for everyone. Intentional Teaching Cards LL42: Daily Sign-In M77: Board Games P04: Kick High P09: Up and Away SE01: Site Visits SE02: Look Who's Here! SE07: Good-Byes SE09: Big Rule, Little Rule SE12: Classroom Jobs SE20: Cleanup Time

EXPECTATION PK.SS.5.c) Identifies rules that protect him/herself and others. Intentional Teaching Cards LL42: Daily Sign-In M77: Board Games P04: Kick High P09: Up and Away SE01: Site Visits SE02: Look Who's Here! SE07: Good-Byes SE09: Big Rule, Little Rule SE12: Classroom Jobs SE20: Cleanup Time

EXPECTATION PK.SS.5.d) Explains that rules affect children and adults. Intentional Teaching Cards

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LL42: Daily Sign-In M77: Board Games P04: Kick High P09: Up and Away SE01: Site Visits SE02: Look Who's Here! SE07: Good-Byes SE09: Big Rule, Little Rule SE12: Classroom Jobs SE20: Cleanup Time

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Civics, Citizenship and Government

STANDARD PK.SS.6. Begins to learn the basic civic and democratic principles.

EXPECTATION PK.SS.6.a) Participates in making group rules and/or rules for daily routines and transitions. Intentional Teaching Cards LL42: Daily Sign-In M77: Board Games P04: Kick High P09: Up and Away SE01: Site Visits SE02: Look Who's Here! SE07: Good-Byes SE09: Big Rule, Little Rule SE12: Classroom Jobs SE20: Cleanup Time

EXPECTATION PK.SS.6.b) Follows rules and may remind others of the rules. Intentional Teaching Cards LL42: Daily Sign-In M77: Board Games P04: Kick High P09: Up and Away SE01: Site Visits SE02: Look Who's Here! SE07: Good-Byes SE09: Big Rule, Little Rule SE12: Classroom Jobs SE20: Cleanup Time

EXPECTATION PK.SS.6.c) Applies the skills of communication, cooperation, respect and empathy with others. Intentional Teaching Cards SE10: My Turn at the Microphone

EXPECTATION PK.SS.6.d) Demonstrates preferences and choices by participating when the class votes to make simple decisions. Intentional Teaching Cards SE08: Group Problem Solving SE09: Big Rule, Little Rule

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.5.AR. Cognition and Knowledge of the World: THE ARTS

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Visual Arts

STANDARD PK.AR.1. Expresses oneself and represents what he/she knows, thinks, believes and feels through visual arts.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.1.a) Experiments with a variety of mediums and methods of using art materials (such as using a big brush to paint broad strokes, combining colors, etc.). Intentional Teaching Cards LL07: Letters, Letters, Letters LL13: Shaving Cream Letters LL40: What Was for Breakfast?

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M15: Play Dough M60: Morning, Noon, and Night M78: Math Collage P01: Let's Sew P02: Play Dough Weaving P08: Cutting With Scissors P30: Mixing Paints P31: Tie-Dyed Towels SE26: Making A Mural

EXPECTATION PK.AR.1.b) Shows an interest in what can be created with tools, texture, color and technique. Intentional Teaching Cards LL07: Letters, Letters, Letters LL13: Shaving Cream Letters LL40: What Was for Breakfast? LL61: Color Hunt M15: Play Dough M38: Patterns Under Cover M60: Morning, Noon, and Night M78: Math Collage P01: Let's Sew P02: Play Dough Weaving P08: Cutting With Scissors P30: Mixing Paints P31: Tie-Dyed Towels SE26: Making A Mural

EXPECTATION PK.AR.1.c) Uses materials to build and create “pieces” that represent another item (blocks become a castle; clay becomes a snake). Intentional Teaching Cards LL07: Letters, Letters, Letters LL13: Shaving Cream Letters LL40: What Was for Breakfast? M15: Play Dough M60: Morning, Noon, and Night M78: Math Collage P01: Let's Sew P02: Play Dough Weaving P08: Cutting With Scissors P30: Mixing Paints P31: Tie-Dyed Towels SE26: Making A Mural

EXPECTATION PK.AR.1.d) Chooses materials and subjects with intent and purpose. Intentional Teaching Cards LL07: Letters, Letters, Letters LL13: Shaving Cream Letters LL40: What Was for Breakfast? M15: Play Dough M60: Morning, Noon, and Night M78: Math Collage P01: Let's Sew P02: Play Dough Weaving P08: Cutting With Scissors P30: Mixing Paints P31: Tie-Dyed Towels SE26: Making A Mural

EXPECTATION PK.AR.1.e) Paints, draws and constructs models based on observations. Intentional Teaching Cards LL04: Bookmaking LL13: Shaving Cream Letters LL39: My Daily Journal

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LL40: What Was for Breakfast? LL45: Observational Drawing LL46: Storyboard LL57: Photo Writing LL58: Our Super Duper Writing Box LL59: Question Basket LL60: Writing with Wordless Books LL63: Investigating & Recording M07: Ice Cubes M34: Cover Up M42: Straw Shapes M45: Picture Patterns P02: Play Dough Weaving P30: Mixing Paints P31: Tie-Dyed Towels P32: Math Journal SE01: Site Visits SE07: Good-Byes SE15: Making Choices SE21: Sunshine Message Board

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Visual Arts

STANDARD PK.AR.2. Responds and react to visual arts created by themselves and others.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.2.a) Expresses an interest in drawings, sculptures, models, paintings, and art creations of others. Intentional Teaching Cards LL01: Shared Writing LL02: Desktop Publishing LL04: Bookmaking LL06: Dramatic Story Retelling LL08: Memory Games LL10: Rhyming Chart LL11: Rhyming Riddles LL14: Did You Ever See…? LL16: Tongue Twisters LL18: What’s Missing? LL19: Silly Names LL20: Baggie Books LL23: Playing with Environmental Print LL24: Lemonade LL25: What's for Snack? LL26: Searching the Web LL27: Writing Poems LL29: Making My Name LL30: Knowing Our Friends LL32: Describing Art LL35: Fruit Salad LL36: Salsa LL37: Roll-Ups LL38: Hummus LL39: My Daily Journal LL40: What Was for Breakfast? LL41: Our Names, Our Things LL42: Daily Sign-In LL43: Introducing New Vocabulary LL45: Observational Drawing LL46: Storyboard LL49: Vegetable Soup LL53: We’re Going on a Trip LL54: Asking Questions LL56: Find the Matching Letter LL57: Photo Writing LL62: Retelling Wordless Books LL63: Investigating & Recording

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M01: Dinnertime M02: Counting & Comparing M03: Seek & Find M06: Tallying M07: Ice Cubes M08: Baggie Ice Cream M11: Graphing M13: Nursery Rhyme Count M14: Patterns M16: Show Me Five M17: Guessing Jar M24: Matzo Balls M25: The Long and Short of It M27: Peach Cobbler M28: Applesauce M29: Apple Bread M31: Lining It Up M33: Apple Oat Muffins M34: Cover Up M36: We're Going on an Adventure M38: Patterns Under Cover M40: Cube Trains M43: Pancakes M45: Picture Patterns M47: My Shadow and I M48: Wash Day M51: Can You Find It? M52: Modeling Clay M53: Black Bean Corn Salad M54: Gingerbread Cookies M56: Where's the Beanbag? M57: Yogurt Fruit Dip M59: More or Fewer Towers M60: Morning, Noon, and Night M62: How Big Around? M63: Fishing Trip M64: Five-Layer Dip M65: Cornbread M66: OobECk M67: Fruit Smoothies M68: Trail Mix M69: Cream Cheese & Strawberry Snacks M70: Egg Salad M71: Flat Bread M72: Macaroni & Cheese M73: Oatmeal Raisin Cookies M74: Vegetable Stir Fry M75: Sugar Cookies M76: Orange Banana Yogurt Pops P01: Let's Sew P07: Balloon Catch P09: Up and Away P10: Jumping Rope P15: Dribble Kick P22: Follow the Leader P23: Ways to Travel P25: Kick Hard P26: Keep It Up P33: Obstacle Course SE01: Site Visits SE02: Look Who's Here! SE04: Actively Listening to Children SE05: Character Feelings SE06: Talk About Feelings SE07: Good-Byes

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SE15: Making Choices SE20: Cleanup Time SE21: Sunshine Message Board SE26: Making A Mural

EXPECTATION PK.AR.2.b) Identifies similarities and differences among samples of visual art. Intentional Teaching Cards LL01: Shared Writing LL02: Desktop Publishing LL04: Bookmaking LL06: Dramatic Story Retelling LL08: Memory Games LL10: Rhyming Chart LL11: Rhyming Riddles LL14: Did You Ever See…? LL16: Tongue Twisters LL18: What’s Missing? LL19: Silly Names LL20: Baggie Books LL23: Playing with Environmental Print LL24: Lemonade LL25: What's for Snack? LL26: Searching the Web LL27: Writing Poems LL29: Making My Name LL30: Knowing Our Friends LL32: Describing Art LL35: Fruit Salad LL36: Salsa LL37: Roll-Ups LL38: Hummus LL39: My Daily Journal LL40: What Was for Breakfast? LL41: Our Names, Our Things LL42: Daily Sign-In LL43: Introducing New Vocabulary LL45: Observational Drawing LL46: Storyboard LL49: Vegetable Soup LL53: We’re Going on a Trip LL54: Asking Questions LL56: Find the Matching Letter LL57: Photo Writing LL62: Retelling Wordless Books LL63: Investigating & Recording M01: Dinnertime M02: Counting & Comparing M03: Seek & Find M06: Tallying M07: Ice Cubes M08: Baggie Ice Cream M11: Graphing M13: Nursery Rhyme Count M14: Patterns M16: Show Me Five M17: Guessing Jar M24: Matzo Balls M25: The Long and Short of It M27: Peach Cobbler M28: Applesauce M29: Apple Bread M31: Lining It Up M33: Apple Oat Muffins M34: Cover Up M36: We're Going on an Adventure

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M38: Patterns Under Cover M40: Cube Trains M43: Pancakes M45: Picture Patterns M47: My Shadow and I M48: Wash Day M51: Can You Find It? M52: Modeling Clay M53: Black Bean Corn Salad M54: Gingerbread Cookies M56: Where's the Beanbag? M57: Yogurt Fruit Dip M59: More or Fewer Towers M60: Morning, Noon, and Night M62: How Big Around? M63: Fishing Trip M64: Five-Layer Dip M65: Cornbread M66: OobECk M67: Fruit Smoothies M68: Trail Mix M69: Cream Cheese & Strawberry Snacks M70: Egg Salad M71: Flat Bread M72: Macaroni & Cheese M73: Oatmeal Raisin Cookies M74: Vegetable Stir Fry M75: Sugar Cookies M76: Orange Banana Yogurt Pops P01: Let's Sew P07: Balloon Catch P09: Up and Away P10: Jumping Rope P15: Dribble Kick P22: Follow the Leader P23: Ways to Travel P25: Kick Hard P26: Keep It Up P33: Obstacle Course SE01: Site Visits SE02: Look Who's Here! SE04: Actively Listening to Children SE05: Character Feelings SE06: Talk About Feelings SE07: Good-Byes SE15: Making Choices SE20: Cleanup Time SE21: Sunshine Message Board SE26: Making A Mural

EXPECTATION PK.AR.2.c) Shares opinions about visual arts, creations, and experiences. Intentional Teaching Cards LL01: Shared Writing LL02: Desktop Publishing LL04: Bookmaking LL06: Dramatic Story Retelling LL08: Memory Games LL10: Rhyming Chart LL11: Rhyming Riddles LL14: Did You Ever See…? LL16: Tongue Twisters LL18: What’s Missing? LL19: Silly Names LL20: Baggie Books LL23: Playing with Environmental Print

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LL24: Lemonade LL25: What's for Snack? LL26: Searching the Web LL27: Writing Poems LL29: Making My Name LL30: Knowing Our Friends LL32: Describing Art LL35: Fruit Salad LL36: Salsa LL37: Roll-Ups LL38: Hummus LL39: My Daily Journal LL40: What Was for Breakfast? LL41: Our Names, Our Things LL42: Daily Sign-In LL43: Introducing New Vocabulary LL45: Observational Drawing LL46: Storyboard LL49: Vegetable Soup LL53: We’re Going on a Trip LL54: Asking Questions LL56: Find the Matching Letter LL57: Photo Writing LL62: Retelling Wordless Books LL63: Investigating & Recording M01: Dinnertime M02: Counting & Comparing M03: Seek & Find M06: Tallying M07: Ice Cubes M08: Baggie Ice Cream M11: Graphing M13: Nursery Rhyme Count M14: Patterns M16: Show Me Five M17: Guessing Jar M24: Matzo Balls M25: The Long and Short of It M27: Peach Cobbler M28: Applesauce M29: Apple Bread M31: Lining It Up M33: Apple Oat Muffins M34: Cover Up M36: We're Going on an Adventure M38: Patterns Under Cover M40: Cube Trains M43: Pancakes M45: Picture Patterns M47: My Shadow and I M48: Wash Day M51: Can You Find It? M52: Modeling Clay M53: Black Bean Corn Salad M54: Gingerbread Cookies M56: Where's the Beanbag? M57: Yogurt Fruit Dip M59: More or Fewer Towers M60: Morning, Noon, and Night M62: How Big Around? M63: Fishing Trip M64: Five-Layer Dip M65: Cornbread M66: OobECk M67: Fruit Smoothies

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M68: Trail Mix M69: Cream Cheese & Strawberry Snacks M70: Egg Salad M71: Flat Bread M72: Macaroni & Cheese M73: Oatmeal Raisin Cookies M74: Vegetable Stir Fry M75: Sugar Cookies M76: Orange Banana Yogurt Pops P01: Let's Sew P07: Balloon Catch P09: Up and Away P10: Jumping Rope P15: Dribble Kick P22: Follow the Leader P23: Ways to Travel P25: Kick Hard P26: Keep It Up P33: Obstacle Course SE01: Site Visits SE02: Look Who's Here! SE04: Actively Listening to Children SE05: Character Feelings SE06: Talk About Feelings SE07: Good-Byes SE15: Making Choices SE20: Cleanup Time SE21: Sunshine Message Board SE26: Making A Mural

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Music

STANDARD PK.AR.3. Expresses oneself by engaging in musical activities.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.3.a) Participates with increasing interest and enjoyment in a variety of music activities including listening to music, singing songs, performing finger plays, and experimenting with various musical instruments. Intentional Teaching Cards LL10: Rhyming Chart LL12: Same Sound Sort LL14: Did You Ever See…? LL30: Knowing Our Friends LL44: Rhyming Tubs LL52: Tap It, Clap It, Stomp It, Jump It LL53: We’re Going on a Trip LL55: Dance & Remember LL56: Find the Matching Letter M13: Nursery Rhyme Count M30: Buried Shapes M36: We're Going on an Adventure M39: Let’s Go Fishing M50: The Farmer Builds a Fence M63: Fishing Trip P11: Jump the River P12: Exploring Pathways P22: Follow the Leader SE20: Cleanup Time

EXPECTATION PK.AR.3.b) Enjoys singing, making up silly and rhyming verses, imitating rhythmic patterns, and using music to tell stories and express feelings. Intentional Teaching Cards LL10: Rhyming Chart LL12: Same Sound Sort LL14: Did You Ever See…?

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LL30: Knowing Our Friends LL44: Rhyming Tubs LL52: Tap It, Clap It, Stomp It, Jump It LL53: We’re Going on a Trip LL55: Dance & Remember LL56: Find the Matching Letter M13: Nursery Rhyme Count M30: Buried Shapes M36: We're Going on an Adventure M39: Let’s Go Fishing M50: The Farmer Builds a Fence M63: Fishing Trip P11: Jump the River P22: Follow the Leader SE20: Cleanup Time

EXPECTATION PK.AR.3.c) Engages in music activities having different moods, tempos, and rhythms. Intentional Teaching Cards LL14: Did You Ever See…? P12: Exploring Pathways

EXPECTATION PK.AR.3.d) Uses and explores traditional and non-traditional sound sources including those that are electronic. Intentional Teaching Cards LL14: Did You Ever See…? P12: Exploring Pathways

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Music

STANDARD PK.AR.4. Responds and reacts during musical activities.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.4.a) Observes a variety of musical performances, both vocal and instrumental. Intentional Teaching Cards LL14: Did You Ever See…? P12: Exploring Pathways

EXPECTATION PK.AR.4.b) Moves and keeps rhythm to different kinds of music. Intentional Teaching Cards LL14: Did You Ever See…? P12: Exploring Pathways

EXPECTATION PK.AR.4.c) Reacts to music through oral, written or visual expression. Intentional Teaching Cards LL14: Did You Ever See…? P12: Exploring Pathways

EXPECTATION PK.AR.4.d) Compares and contrasts different samples of music. Intentional Teaching Cards LL14: Did You Ever See…? P12: Exploring Pathways

EXPECTATION PK.AR.4.e) Expresses his/her preference for certain kinds of music. Intentional Teaching Cards LL14: Did You Ever See…? P12: Exploring Pathways

EXPECTATION PK.AR.4.f) Repeats, responds and/or reacts to lyrics and/or melodies. Intentional Teaching Cards LL14: Did You Ever See…? P12: Exploring Pathways

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Theatre / Dramatic Play

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STANDARD PK.AR.5. Participates in a variety of dramatic play activities to represent fantasy and real life experiences.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.5.a) Represents fantasy, real-life, imagination, and literature through dramatic play. Intentional Teaching Cards LL05: Jumping Beans LL17: Walk a Letter LL30: Knowing Our Friends LL31: I Went Shopping LL52: Tap It, Clap It, Stomp It, Jump It LL55: Dance & Remember M01: Dinnertime M15: Play Dough M35: Action Patterns M36: We're Going on an Adventure M37: Secret Numbers M39: Let’s Go Fishing M47: My Shadow and I M50: The Farmer Builds a Fence M55: Stepping Stones M63: Fishing Trip P13: Punting P14: Moving Through the Forest P20: Body Shapes & Sizes P23: Ways to Travel P27: Galloping SE04: Actively Listening to Children SE05: Character Feelings SE08: Group Problem Solving SE09: Big Rule, Little Rule SE24: I Don't Like That!

EXPECTATION PK.AR.5.b) Assumes the role of something or someone else and attempts to speak in the appropriate manner and tone. Intentional Teaching Cards LL05: Jumping Beans LL17: Walk a Letter LL30: Knowing Our Friends LL31: I Went Shopping LL52: Tap It, Clap It, Stomp It, Jump It LL55: Dance & Remember M01: Dinnertime M15: Play Dough M35: Action Patterns M36: We're Going on an Adventure M37: Secret Numbers M39: Let’s Go Fishing M47: My Shadow and I M50: The Farmer Builds a Fence M55: Stepping Stones M63: Fishing Trip P13: Punting P14: Moving Through the Forest P20: Body Shapes & Sizes P23: Ways to Travel P27: Galloping SE04: Actively Listening to Children SE05: Character Feelings SE08: Group Problem Solving SE09: Big Rule, Little Rule SE24: I Don't Like That!

EXPECTATION PK.AR.5.c) Participates in teacher-guided and/or spontaneous dramatic play activities such as acting out a story.

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Intentional Teaching Cards LL05: Jumping Beans LL17: Walk a Letter LL30: Knowing Our Friends LL31: I Went Shopping LL52: Tap It, Clap It, Stomp It, Jump It LL55: Dance & Remember M01: Dinnertime M15: Play Dough M35: Action Patterns M36: We're Going on an Adventure M37: Secret Numbers M39: Let’s Go Fishing M47: My Shadow and I M50: The Farmer Builds a Fence M55: Stepping Stones M63: Fishing Trip P13: Punting P14: Moving Through the Forest P20: Body Shapes & Sizes P23: Ways to Travel P27: Galloping SE04: Actively Listening to Children SE05: Character Feelings SE08: Group Problem Solving SE09: Big Rule, Little Rule SE24: I Don't Like That!

EXPECTATION PK.AR.5.d) Uses basic props, and costume pieces to establish time, setting, and character. Intentional Teaching Cards LL05: Jumping Beans LL17: Walk a Letter LL30: Knowing Our Friends LL31: I Went Shopping LL52: Tap It, Clap It, Stomp It, Jump It LL55: Dance & Remember M01: Dinnertime M15: Play Dough M35: Action Patterns M36: We're Going on an Adventure M37: Secret Numbers M39: Let’s Go Fishing M47: My Shadow and I M50: The Farmer Builds a Fence M55: Stepping Stones M63: Fishing Trip P13: Punting P14: Moving Through the Forest P20: Body Shapes & Sizes P23: Ways to Travel P27: Galloping SE04: Actively Listening to Children SE05: Character Feelings SE08: Group Problem Solving SE09: Big Rule, Little Rule SE24: I Don't Like That!

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Theatre / Dramatic Play

STANDARD PK.AR.6. Responds and reacts to theater and drama presentations.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.6.a) Demonstrates age-appropriate behavior when observing theatre and drama. Intentional Teaching Cards

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LL05: Jumping Beans LL17: Walk a Letter LL30: Knowing Our Friends LL31: I Went Shopping LL52: Tap It, Clap It, Stomp It, Jump It LL55: Dance & Remember M01: Dinnertime M15: Play Dough M35: Action Patterns M36: We're Going on an Adventure M37: Secret Numbers M39: Let’s Go Fishing M47: My Shadow and I M50: The Farmer Builds a Fence M55: Stepping Stones M63: Fishing Trip P13: Punting P14: Moving Through the Forest P20: Body Shapes & Sizes P23: Ways to Travel P27: Galloping SE04: Actively Listening to Children SE05: Character Feelings SE08: Group Problem Solving SE09: Big Rule, Little Rule SE24: I Don't Like That!

EXPECTATION PK.AR.6.b) Expresses his/her feelings about theatrical or dramatic productions or experiences through oral, written or visual expressions. Intentional Teaching Cards LL05: Jumping Beans LL17: Walk a Letter LL30: Knowing Our Friends LL31: I Went Shopping LL52: Tap It, Clap It, Stomp It, Jump It LL55: Dance & Remember M01: Dinnertime M15: Play Dough M35: Action Patterns M36: We're Going on an Adventure M37: Secret Numbers M39: Let’s Go Fishing M47: My Shadow and I M50: The Farmer Builds a Fence M55: Stepping Stones M63: Fishing Trip P13: Punting P14: Moving Through the Forest P20: Body Shapes & Sizes P23: Ways to Travel P27: Galloping SE04: Actively Listening to Children SE05: Character Feelings SE08: Group Problem Solving SE09: Big Rule, Little Rule SE24: I Don't Like That!

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Dance / Creative Movement

STANDARD PK.AR.7. Expresses what he/she knows, thinks, feels and believes through dance and creative movement.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.7.c) Uses creativity using his/her body (dance, march, hop, jump, sway, clap, snap, stomp, twist, turn, etc.). Intentional Teaching Cards P12: Exploring Pathways

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EXPECTATION PK.AR.7.f) Learns simple, repetitive dance steps and routines. Intentional Teaching Cards P12: Exploring Pathways

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Dance / Creative Movement

STANDARD PK.AR.8. Responds and reacts to dance and creative movement.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.8.a) Imitates parts of dance or movement activity that he/she enjoys. Intentional Teaching Cards P12: Exploring Pathways

EXPECTATION PK.AR.8.b) Compares and contrasts different forms of dance. Intentional Teaching Cards P12: Exploring Pathways

EXPECTATION PK.AR.8.c) Demonstrates age appropriate audience behavior when observing dance and creative movement productions. Intentional Teaching Cards P12: Exploring Pathways

EXPECTATION PK.AR.8.d) Describes interpretations and reactions to dance and movement experience (e.g., drawing a picture, acting it out, retelling a story). Intentional Teaching Cards P12: Exploring Pathways

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Cultural Differences

STANDARD PK.AR.9. Expresses an understanding of artistic difference among cultures.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.9.a) Compares his/her artistic creations with those from other cultures. Intentional Teaching Cards LL04: Bookmaking LL13: Shaving Cream Letters LL39: My Daily Journal LL40: What Was for Breakfast? LL45: Observational Drawing LL46: Storyboard LL57: Photo Writing LL58: Our Super Duper Writing Box LL59: Question Basket LL60: Writing with Wordless Books LL63: Investigating & Recording M07: Ice Cubes M34: Cover Up M42: Straw Shapes M45: Picture Patterns P02: Play Dough Weaving P30: Mixing Paints P31: Tie-Dyed Towels P32: Math Journal SE01: Site Visits SE07: Good-Byes SE15: Making Choices SE21: Sunshine Message Board

EXPECTATION PK.AR.9.c) Distinguishes between different sounds of music and types of instruments from other cultures. Intentional Teaching Cards LL14: Did You Ever See…? P12: Exploring Pathways

EXPECTATION PK.AR.9.d) Discusses dances and dramatizations from various cultures. Intentional Teaching Cards

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LL05: Jumping Beans LL17: Walk a Letter LL30: Knowing Our Friends LL31: I Went Shopping LL52: Tap It, Clap It, Stomp It, Jump It LL55: Dance & Remember M01: Dinnertime M15: Play Dough M35: Action Patterns M36: We're Going on an Adventure M37: Secret Numbers M39: Let’s Go Fishing M47: My Shadow and I M50: The Farmer Builds a Fence M55: Stepping Stones M63: Fishing Trip P12: Exploring Pathways P13: Punting P14: Moving Through the Forest P20: Body Shapes & Sizes P23: Ways to Travel P27: Galloping SE04: Actively Listening to Children SE05: Character Feelings SE08: Group Problem Solving SE09: Big Rule, Little Rule SE24: I Don't Like That!

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.5.TE. Cognition and Knowledge of the World: TECHNOLOGY

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Foundations to Technology

STANDARD PK.TE.1. Describes types of materials and how they’re used.

EXPECTATION PK.TE.1.c) Creates structures with various materials to determine which do/don’t work to achieve the desired purpose, (e.g., glue, tape; paper, cardboard, foam, plastic, wood; straws, spools). Intentional Teaching Cards LL02: Desktop Publishing LL26: Searching the Web LL27: Writing Poems

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Foundations to Technology

STANDARD PK.TE.2. Explores and uses various types of tools appropriately.

EXPECTATION PK.TE.2.a) Identifies the functions of certain tools (e.g., cell phone, pulley, hammer, hearing aid, and microwave). Intentional Teaching Cards LL02: Desktop Publishing LL26: Searching the Web LL27: Writing Poems

EXPECTATION PK.TE.2.b) Follows simple directions for appropriate use of tools and demonstrates how they are used (e.g., computer, hammer, digital media or simple machine). Intentional Teaching Cards LL02: Desktop Publishing LL26: Searching the Web LL27: Writing Poems

EXPECTATION PK.TE.2.c) Describes and uses a variety of tools independently or with assistance (e.g., scissors, nut and bolt, incline plane, or lever). Intentional Teaching Cards LL02: Desktop Publishing LL26: Searching the Web LL27: Writing Poems

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EXPECTATION PK.TE.2.d) Uses common tools to create simple objects or structures. Intentional Teaching Cards LL02: Desktop Publishing LL26: Searching the Web LL27: Writing Poems

EXPECTATION PK.TE.2.e) Invents and/or constructs simple objects or structures using common tools and materials in a safe manner (e.g., wood, glue, rulers, sandpaper, hammer, etc.). Intentional Teaching Cards LL02: Desktop Publishing LL26: Searching the Web LL27: Writing Poems

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Using Technology

STANDARD PK.TE.4. Understands the operation of technology systems.

EXPECTATION PK.TE.4.b) Begins using appropriate vocabulary when describing the nature and operation of a technological system (e.g., pedal power moves a bicycle, gas moves a car, batteries operate a toy). Intentional Teaching Cards LL02: Desktop Publishing LL26: Searching the Web LL27: Writing Poems

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Mighty Minutes

State: New York State PreK Foundation for the Common Core

Subject: Early Childhood Education

Grade: Ages 3-5

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.2. Physical Development and Health

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Physical Development

STANDARD PK.2.2. Uses sensory information to plan and carry out movements.

EXPECTATION PK.2.2.a) Demonstrates appropriate body awareness when moving in different spaces. Mighty Minutes MM10: Words in Motion MM19: I Spy With My Little Eye MM31: What's Inside the Box? MM34: The Wave MM48: Feely Box MM49: A Tree My Size MM67: Let's Stick Together MM68: I Have a Secret MM75: Busy Bees MM76: Describing Things

EXPECTATION PK.2.2.c) Demonstrates awareness of spatial boundaries and the ability to work within them. Mighty Minutes MM10: Words in Motion MM19: I Spy With My Little Eye MM31: What's Inside the Box? MM34: The Wave MM48: Feely Box MM49: A Tree My Size MM67: Let's Stick Together MM68: I Have a Secret MM75: Busy Bees MM76: Describing Things

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Physical Development

STANDARD PK.2.3. Demonstrates coordination and control of large muscles.

EXPECTATION PK.2.3.a) Displays an upright posture when standing or seated. Mighty Minutes MM10: Words in Motion MM19: I Spy With My Little Eye MM31: What's Inside the Box? MM34: The Wave MM48: Feely Box MM49: A Tree My Size MM67: Let's Stick Together MM68: I Have a Secret MM75: Busy Bees MM76: Describing Things

EXPECTATION PK.2.3.c) Runs, jumps, walks in a straight line, and hops on one foot. Mighty Minutes MM08: Clap the Missing Word MM10: Words in Motion MM13: Simon Says MM14: Scat Singing MM29: Baa, Baa, Black Sheep MM34: The Wave MM44: Two Plump Armadillos MM56: I Had a Little Nut Tree

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MM63: Going on a Journey MM67: Let's Stick Together

EXPECTATION PK.2.3.d) Climbs stairs using alternating feet. Mighty Minutes MM08: Clap the Missing Word MM10: Words in Motion MM13: Simon Says MM14: Scat Singing MM29: Baa, Baa, Black Sheep MM34: The Wave MM44: Two Plump Armadillos MM56: I Had a Little Nut Tree MM63: Going on a Journey MM67: Let's Stick Together

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Physical Development

STANDARD PK.2.4. Combines a sequence of large motor skills with and without the use of equipment.

EXPECTATION PK.2.4.b) Peddles a tricycle. Mighty Minutes MM08: Clap the Missing Word MM10: Words in Motion MM13: Simon Says MM14: Scat Singing MM29: Baa, Baa, Black Sheep MM34: The Wave MM44: Two Plump Armadillos MM56: I Had a Little Nut Tree MM63: Going on a Journey MM67: Let's Stick Together

EXPECTATION PK.2.4.d) Participates in a series of large motor movements or activities such as, dancing, follow the leader, or Simon Says. Mighty Minutes MM10: Words in Motion MM34: The Wave MM67: Let's Stick Together

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Physical Development

STANDARD PK.2.5. Demonstrates eye-hand coordination and dexterity needed to manipulate objects.

EXPECTATION PK.2.5.a) Uses pincher grasp (index finger and thumb). Mighty Minutes MM08: Clap the Missing Word MM13: Simon Says MM14: Scat Singing MM29: Baa, Baa, Black Sheep MM44: Two Plump Armadillos MM56: I Had a Little Nut Tree MM63: Going on a Journey

EXPECTATION PK.2.5.b) Demonstrates ability to engage in finger plays. Mighty Minutes MM08: Clap the Missing Word MM13: Simon Says MM14: Scat Singing MM29: Baa, Baa, Black Sheep MM44: Two Plump Armadillos MM56: I Had a Little Nut Tree MM63: Going on a Journey

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EXPECTATION PK.2.5.c) Uses materials such as pencils, paint brushes, eating utensils and blunt scissors effectively. Mighty Minutes MM08: Clap the Missing Word MM13: Simon Says MM14: Scat Singing MM29: Baa, Baa, Black Sheep MM44: Two Plump Armadillos MM56: I Had a Little Nut Tree MM63: Going on a Journey

EXPECTATION PK.2.5.d) Manipulates small objects with ease (fits objects into holes, strings wooden beads, stacks mini blocks, uses geo boards, etc.). Mighty Minutes MM08: Clap the Missing Word MM13: Simon Says MM14: Scat Singing MM29: Baa, Baa, Black Sheep MM44: Two Plump Armadillos MM56: I Had a Little Nut Tree MM63: Going on a Journey

EXPECTATION PK.2.5.e) Uses buttons, zippers, snaps, and hook and loop tape successfully. Mighty Minutes MM08: Clap the Missing Word MM13: Simon Says MM14: Scat Singing MM29: Baa, Baa, Black Sheep MM44: Two Plump Armadillos MM56: I Had a Little Nut Tree MM63: Going on a Journey

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Physical Fitness

STANDARD PK.2.6. Engages in a variety of physical fitness activities.

EXPECTATION PK.2.6.a) Engages in large motor activities (e.g., marching, hopping, running, jumping, dancing) in increasingly longer periods of time as skill and endurance develops. Mighty Minutes MM08: Clap the Missing Word MM10: Words in Motion MM13: Simon Says MM14: Scat Singing MM29: Baa, Baa, Black Sheep MM34: The Wave MM44: Two Plump Armadillos MM56: I Had a Little Nut Tree MM63: Going on a Journey MM67: Let's Stick Together

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.3. Social and Emotional Development

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Relationships with Others

STANDARD PK.3.4. Develops positive relationships with their peers.

EXPECTATION PK.3.4.b) Interacts with other children (e.g., in play, conversation, etc.). Mighty Minutes MM78: Hello Friends

EXPECTATION PK.3.4.c) Shares materials and toys with other children. Mighty Minutes MM78: Hello Friends

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EXPECTATION PK.3.4.e) Develops close friendship with one or more peers. Mighty Minutes MM78: Hello Friends

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Accountability

STANDARD PK.3.6. Understands and follows routines and rules.

EXPECTATION PK.3.6.c) Uses materials purposefully, safely and respectfully as set by group rules. Mighty Minutes MM69: The Litter Monster

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.4. Communication, Language, and Literacy

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Motivation

STANDARD PK.4.1. Demonstrate that they are motivated to communicate.

EXPECTATION PK.4.1.a) Participates in small or large group activities for story telling, singing or finger plays. Mighty Minutes MM01: The People in Your Neighborhood MM03: Purple Pants MM06: This Is the Way MM08: Clap the Missing Word MM100: La, La, La MM10: Words in Motion MM11: What Is My Job? MM12: Ticky Ricky MM14: Scat Singing MM16: Nothing, Nothing, Something MM17: Leaping Sounds MM20: I Can Make a Circle MM23: Hi-Ho, the Derry-O MM24: Dinky Do MM25: Freeze MM29: Baa, Baa, Black Sheep MM30: Bounce, Bounce, Bounce MM32: Walk the Line MM34: The Wave MM35: My Name, Too! MM36: Body Patterns MM37: Little Ball MM38: Spatial Patterns MM39: Let's Pretend MM40: Clap a Friend's Name MM41: The Imaginary Ball MM42: Come Play With Me MM43: Bouncing Big Brown Balls MM45: I'm a Sturdy Oak Tree MM49: A Tree My Size MM51: High in the Tree MM52: Walk Around the Shapes MM53: Three Rowdy Children MM54: The Green Grass Grows MM57: Find the Letter Sound MM58: A-Hunting We Will Go MM59: Clap the Beat MM60: The Name Dance MM63: Going on a Journey MM64: Paper Towel Rap

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EXPECTATION PK.4.1.b) Asks questions. Mighty Minutes MM92: Name Cheer MM98: I Have One

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Background Knowledge

STANDARD PK.4.2. Demonstrates he/she is building background knowledge.

EXPECTATION PK.4.2.a) Asks questions related to a particular item, event or experience. Mighty Minutes MM92: Name Cheer MM98: I Have One

EXPECTATION PK.4.2.d) Makes comparisons to words and concepts already known. Mighty Minutes MM19: I Spy With My Little Eye MM25: Freeze MM46: Strolling Through the Park MM48: Feely Box MM53: Three Rowdy Children MM61: Riddle, Riddle, What Is That? MM62: Where Can He Be? MM63: Going on a Journey MM74: Jack in the Box MM76: Describing Things MM97: Shape Hunt

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Viewing

STANDARD PK.4.3. Demonstrates that he/she understand what they observe.

EXPECTATION PK.4.3.c) Asks questions related to visual text and observations. Mighty Minutes MM92: Name Cheer MM98: I Have One

EXPECTATION PK.4.3.e) Begins to identify relevant and irrelevant information, pictures, and symbols related to a familiar topic.

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CATEGORY / CLUSTER Representing

STANDARD PK.4.4. Demonstrates his/her ability to express ideas using a variety of methods.

EXPECTATION PK.4.4.a) Uses facial expressions, body language, gestures, and sign language to express ideas. Mighty Minutes MM06: This Is the Way MM07: Hippity, Hoppity, How Many? MM09: Writing in the Air MM15:Say It, Show It MM20: I Can Make a Circle MM26: Echo Clapping MM83: Let's Make a Cake MM96: The Old Man

EXPECTATION PK.4.4.b) Uses existing objects to represent desired or imagined objects in play or other purposeful way (e.g., plastic banana for a telephone). Mighty Minutes MM10: Words in Motion MM11: What Is My Job? MM12: Ticky Ricky MM16: Nothing, Nothing, Something MM17: Leaping Sounds MM25: Freeze MM30: Bounce, Bounce, Bounce MM32: Walk the Line MM34: The Wave MM35: My Name, Too! MM36: Body Patterns MM37: Little Ball MM38: Spatial Patterns MM39: Let's Pretend MM40: Clap a Friend's Name MM41: The Imaginary Ball MM42: Come Play With Me MM43: Bouncing Big Brown Balls MM45: I'm a Sturdy Oak Tree MM49: A Tree My Size MM51: High in the Tree MM53: Three Rowdy Children MM57: Find the Letter Sound MM58: A-Hunting We Will Go MM59: Clap the Beat MM60: The Name Dance MM63: Going on a Journey MM65: People Patterns MM67: Let's Stick Together MM70: The Kids Go Marching In MM72: My Body Jumps MM73: Are You Ready? MM74: Jack in the Box MM75: Busy Bees MM78: Hello Friends MM79: Here Is the Beehive MM81: Humpty Dumpty MM83: Let's Make a Cake MM84: Let's Make Letters MM86: Listening Story MM87: One, Two, Buckle My Shoe

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EXPECTATION PK.4.4.c) Uses visual media to represent an actual experience. Mighty Minutes MM64: Paper Towel Rap

EXPECTATION PK.4.4.d) Reviews and reflects on his/her own representations. Mighty Minutes MM59: Clap the Beat MM97: Shape Hunt

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Vocabulary

STANDARD PK.4.5. Demonstrates a growing receptive vocabulary.

EXPECTATION PK.4.5.a) Understands and follows spoken directions. Mighty Minutes MM10: Words in Motion MM13: Simon Says MM28: Counting Calisthenics

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Vocabulary

STANDARD PK.4.6. Demonstrates a growing expressive vocabulary.

EXPECTATION PK.4.6.a) Uses facial expressions, body language, gestures, and sign language to engage in reciprocal conversation. Mighty Minutes MM84: Let's Make Letters

EXPECTATION PK.4.6.e) Begins to use appropriate volume and speed so spoken message is understood. Mighty Minutes MM89: We Like Clapping MM91: Move to the Beat

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.5.SC. Cognition and Knowledge of the World: SCIENCE

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Scientific Thinking

STANDARD PK.SC.1. Asks questions and makes predictions based on observations and manipulation of things and events in the environment.

EXPECTATION PK.SC.1.a) Uses senses to gather, explore, and interpret information. Mighty Minutes MM10: Words in Motion MM19: I Spy With My Little Eye MM31: What's Inside the Box? MM48: Feely Box MM49: A Tree My Size MM61: Riddle, Riddle, What Is That? MM68: I Have a Secret MM76: Describing Things MM94: Old MacDonald MM97: Shape Hunt

EXPECTATION PK.SC.1.c) Makes observations and describes changes in objects, living things, and natural events in the environment. Mighty Minutes MM19: I Spy With My Little Eye

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EXPECTATION PK.SC.1.d) Organizes his or her observations of objects and events by identifying, classifying, etc. Mighty Minutes MM11: What Is My Job? MM19: I Spy With My Little Eye MM31: What's Inside the Box? MM48: Feely Box MM61: Riddle, Riddle, What Is That? MM68: I Have a Secret MM76: Describing Things MM94: Old MacDonald MM97: Shape Hunt

EXPECTATION PK.SC.1.e) Asks “why,” “how,” and “what if” questions and seeks answers through experimentation and investigation. Mighty Minutes MM66: Musical Junk

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Scientific Thinking

STANDARD PK.SC.2. Tests predictions through exploration and experimentation.

EXPECTATION PK.SC.2.a) Gives oral, written or graphic explanations of what he/she wants to learn. Mighty Minutes MM10: Words in Motion MM19: I Spy With My Little Eye MM31: What's Inside the Box? MM48: Feely Box MM49: A Tree My Size MM61: Riddle, Riddle, What Is That? MM68: I Have a Secret MM76: Describing Things MM94: Old MacDonald MM97: Shape Hunt

EXPECTATION PK.SC.2.b) Uses a variety of tools and materials to test predictions through active experimentation (child uses magnifying glass to examine pine needles; child puts large paper clip on water to see if it floats.) Mighty Minutes MM66: Musical Junk

EXPECTATION PK.SC.2.c) Replicates or changes the experimental approach. Mighty Minutes MM66: Musical Junk

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Scientific Thinking

STANDARD PK.SC.3. Generates explanations and communicates conclusions regarding experiments and explorations.

EXPECTATION PK.SC.3.a) Compares and contrasts attributes of objects, living things, and events in the environment to organize what they have learned. Mighty Minutes MM11: What Is My Job? MM19: I Spy With My Little Eye MM31: What's Inside the Box? MM48: Feely Box MM61: Riddle, Riddle, What Is That? MM68: I Have a Secret MM76: Describing Things

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EXPECTATION PK.SC.3.b) Identifies cause and effect relationships. Mighty Minutes MM67: Let's Stick Together

EXPECTATION PK.SC.3.c) Verifies predictions by explaining “how” and “why.” Mighty Minutes MM10: Words in Motion MM19: I Spy With My Little Eye MM31: What's Inside the Box? MM48: Feely Box MM49: A Tree My Size MM61: Riddle, Riddle, What Is That? MM68: I Have a Secret MM76: Describing Things MM94: Old MacDonald MM97: Shape Hunt

EXPECTATION PK.SC.3.e) Shares ideas about objects, living things and other natural events in the environments through words, pictures, and other representations. Mighty Minutes MM10: Words in Motion MM19: I Spy With My Little Eye MM31: What's Inside the Box? MM48: Feely Box MM49: A Tree My Size MM61: Riddle, Riddle, What Is That? MM68: I Have a Secret MM76: Describing Things MM94: Old MacDonald MM97: Shape Hunt

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Earth and Space

STANDARD PK.SC.4. Observes and describes characteristics of earth and space.

EXPECTATION PK.SC.4.f) Demonstrates ways that each person is responsible for protecting our planet (e.g., recycling plastic, glass, and cardboard, reusing a plastic container sandwich box, mending clothing rather than throwing away, etc.). Mighty Minutes MM69: The Litter Monster MM71: Recycle Song

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Living Things

STANDARD PK.SC.5. Observes and describes characteristics of living things.

EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.a) Observes and discusses similarities, differences, and categories of plants and animals. Mighty Minutes MM39: Let's Pretend MM44: Two Plump Armadillos MM45: I'm a Sturdy Oak Tree MM49: A Tree My Size MM56: I Had a Little Nut Tree MM94: Old MacDonald

EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.b) Identifies things as living or non-living based on characteristics, such as breathes, moves by itself, grows. Mighty Minutes MM45: I'm a Sturdy Oak Tree

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EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.c) Explains why plants and animals need water and food. Mighty Minutes MM39: Let's Pretend MM44: Two Plump Armadillos MM45: I'm a Sturdy Oak Tree MM49: A Tree My Size MM56: I Had a Little Nut Tree MM94: Old MacDonald

EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.d) Observes and discusses similarities, differences, and categories of plants and animals. Mighty Minutes MM39: Let's Pretend MM44: Two Plump Armadillos MM45: I'm a Sturdy Oak Tree MM49: A Tree My Size MM56: I Had a Little Nut Tree MM94: Old MacDonald

EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.e) Identifies things as living or non-living based on characteristics, such as breathes, moves by itself, grows. Mighty Minutes MM45: I'm a Sturdy Oak Tree

EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.f) Explains why plants and animals need water and food. Mighty Minutes MM39: Let's Pretend MM44: Two Plump Armadillos MM45: I'm a Sturdy Oak Tree MM49: A Tree My Size MM56: I Had a Little Nut Tree MM94: Old MacDonald

EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.h) Describes and identifies the different structures of familiar plants and animals. (Plants have stems, roots, leaves; animals have eyes, mouths, ears, etc.) Mighty Minutes MM39: Let's Pretend MM44: Two Plump Armadillos MM45: I'm a Sturdy Oak Tree MM49: A Tree My Size MM56: I Had a Little Nut Tree MM94: Old MacDonald

EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.i) Recognizes that plants and animals have some characteristics of their “parents.” Mighty Minutes MM39: Let's Pretend MM44: Two Plump Armadillos MM45: I'm a Sturdy Oak Tree MM49: A Tree My Size MM56: I Had a Little Nut Tree MM94: Old MacDonald

EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.j) Observes, describes, and compares the habitats of plants and animals. Mighty Minutes MM45: I'm a Sturdy Oak Tree MM49: A Tree My Size

EXPECTATION PK.SC.5.k) Observes, records, and explains how plants and animals respond to changes in the environment and changes in seasons.

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Mighty Minutes MM08: Clap the Missing Word MM10: Words in Motion MM13: Simon Says MM14: Scat Singing MM16: Nothing, Nothing, Something MM29: Baa, Baa, Black Sheep MM44: Two Plump Armadillos MM56: I Had a Little Nut Tree MM63: Going on a Journey

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Physical Properties

STANDARD PK.SC.6. Acquires knowledge about the physical properties of the world.

EXPECTATION PK.SC.6.a) Describes, compares, and categorizes objects based on their properties. Mighty Minutes MM11: What Is My Job? MM19: I Spy With My Little Eye MM31: What's Inside the Box? MM48: Feely Box MM61: Riddle, Riddle, What Is That? MM68: I Have a Secret MM76: Describing Things MM94: Old MacDonald MM97: Shape Hunt

EXPECTATION PK.SC.6.b) Uses senses to explore different environments (classroom, playground, field trips). Mighty Minutes MM19: I Spy With My Little Eye MM31: What's Inside the Box? MM48: Feely Box MM97: Shape Hunt

EXPECTATION PK.SC.6.c) Recognizes and describes the effect of his/her own actions on objects. Mighty Minutes MM67: Let's Stick Together

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.5.SS. Cognition and Knowledge of the World: SOCIAL STUDIES

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Geography

STANDARD PK.SS.3. Demonstrates knowledge of the relationship between people, places, and regions.

EXPECTATION PK.SS.3.b) Names the street, neighborhood, city or and town where he/she lives. Mighty Minutes MM41: The Imaginary Ball MM62: Where Can He Be?

EXPECTATION PK.SS.3.c) Uses words that indicate direction, position and relative distance. Mighty Minutes MM41: The Imaginary Ball MM62: Where Can He Be?

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Career Development

STANDARD PK.SS.8. Demonstrates interest and awareness about a wide variety of careers and work environments.

EXPECTATION PK.SS.8.a) Asks questions about and shows an interest in the jobs of his/her family members and/or “community helpers.”

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Mighty Minutes MM01: The People in Your Neighborhood MM11: What Is My Job?

EXPECTATION PK.SS.8.b) Recognizes that people depend on “community helpers” to provide goods and services. Mighty Minutes MM01: The People in Your Neighborhood MM11: What Is My Job?

EXPECTATION PK.SS.8.c) Identifies the tools and equipment that correspond to various roles and jobs. Mighty Minutes MM01: The People in Your Neighborhood MM11: What Is My Job?

EXPECTATION PK.SS.8.d) Takes on the role of a “community helper”, e.g., dramatic play or in acting out a story or song. Mighty Minutes MM01: The People in Your Neighborhood MM11: What Is My Job?

EXPECTATION PK.SS.8.e) Indicates an interest in a future career by making statements like, “I want to be a firefighter when I grow up.” Mighty Minutes MM01: The People in Your Neighborhood MM11: What Is My Job?

EXPECTATION PK.SS.8.f) Talks about a parent’s, a relative’s or a neighbor’s job. Mighty Minutes MM01: The People in Your Neighborhood MM11: What Is My Job?

STRAND / DOMAIN NY.PK.5.AR. Cognition and Knowledge of the World: THE ARTS

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Visual Arts

STANDARD PK.AR.1. Expresses oneself and represents what he/she knows, thinks, believes and feels through visual arts.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.1.e) Paints, draws and constructs models based on observations. Mighty Minutes MM64: Paper Towel Rap

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Visual Arts

STANDARD PK.AR.2. Responds and react to visual arts created by themselves and others.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.2.a) Expresses an interest in drawings, sculptures, models, paintings, and art creations of others. Mighty Minutes MM59: Clap the Beat MM97: Shape Hunt

EXPECTATION PK.AR.2.b) Identifies similarities and differences among samples of visual art. Mighty Minutes MM59: Clap the Beat MM97: Shape Hunt

EXPECTATION PK.AR.2.c) Shares opinions about visual arts, creations, and experiences. Mighty Minutes MM59: Clap the Beat MM97: Shape Hunt

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Music

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STANDARD PK.AR.3. Expresses oneself by engaging in musical activities.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.3.a) Participates with increasing interest and enjoyment in a variety of music activities including listening to music, singing songs, performing finger plays, and experimenting with various musical instruments. Mighty Minutes MM01: The People in Your Neighborhood MM03: Purple Pants MM06: This Is the Way MM08: Clap the Missing Word MM100: La, La, La MM11: What Is My Job? MM14: Scat Singing MM20: I Can Make a Circle MM23: Hi-Ho, the Derry-O MM24: Dinky Do MM29: Baa, Baa, Black Sheep MM30: Bounce, Bounce, Bounce MM38: Spatial Patterns MM39: Let's Pretend MM40: Clap a Friend's Name MM43: Bouncing Big Brown Balls MM45: I'm a Sturdy Oak Tree MM52: Walk Around the Shapes MM53: Three Rowdy Children MM54: The Green Grass Grows MM58: A-Hunting We Will Go MM60: The Name Dance MM64: Paper Towel Rap MM66: Musical Junk MM69: The Litter Monster MM70: The Kids Go Marching In MM71: Recycle Song MM72: My Body Jumps MM77: Hello Bingo MM78: Hello Friends MM81: Humpty Dumpty MM83: Let's Make a Cake MM84: Let's Make Letters MM89: We Like Clapping MM91: Move to the Beat MM93: Oh, Dear! What Can the Matter Be? MM94: Old MacDonald MM96: The Old Man MM99: Let's All Follow

EXPECTATION PK.AR.3.b) Enjoys singing, making up silly and rhyming verses, imitating rhythmic patterns, and using music to tell stories and express feelings. Mighty Minutes MM01: The People in Your Neighborhood MM03: Purple Pants MM06: This Is the Way MM08: Clap the Missing Word MM100: La, La, La MM11: What Is My Job? MM14: Scat Singing MM20: I Can Make a Circle MM23: Hi-Ho, the Derry-O MM24: Dinky Do MM29: Baa, Baa, Black Sheep MM30: Bounce, Bounce, Bounce MM38: Spatial Patterns MM39: Let's Pretend

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MM40: Clap a Friend's Name MM43: Bouncing Big Brown Balls MM45: I'm a Sturdy Oak Tree MM52: Walk Around the Shapes MM53: Three Rowdy Children MM54: The Green Grass Grows MM58: A-Hunting We Will Go MM60: The Name Dance MM64: Paper Towel Rap MM66: Musical Junk MM69: The Litter Monster MM70: The Kids Go Marching In MM71: Recycle Song MM72: My Body Jumps MM77: Hello Bingo MM78: Hello Friends MM81: Humpty Dumpty MM83: Let's Make a Cake MM84: Let's Make Letters MM89: We Like Clapping MM91: Move to the Beat MM93: Oh, Dear! What Can the Matter Be? MM94: Old MacDonald MM96: The Old Man MM99: Let's All Follow

EXPECTATION PK.AR.3.c) Engages in music activities having different moods, tempos, and rhythms. Mighty Minutes MM66: Musical Junk

EXPECTATION PK.AR.3.d) Uses and explores traditional and non-traditional sound sources including those that are electronic. Mighty Minutes MM66: Musical Junk

EXPECTATION PK.AR.3.e) Creates sounds using traditional instruments (bells, drums, recorders, etc) and non-traditional instruments (tin cans, oatmeal boxes, containers filled with water). Mighty Minutes MM66: Musical Junk

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Music

STANDARD PK.AR.4. Responds and reacts during musical activities.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.4.a) Observes a variety of musical performances, both vocal and instrumental. Mighty Minutes MM66: Musical Junk

EXPECTATION PK.AR.4.b) Moves and keeps rhythm to different kinds of music. Mighty Minutes MM66: Musical Junk

EXPECTATION PK.AR.4.c) Reacts to music through oral, written or visual expression. Mighty Minutes MM66: Musical Junk

EXPECTATION PK.AR.4.d) Compares and contrasts different samples of music. Mighty Minutes MM66: Musical Junk

EXPECTATION PK.AR.4.e) Expresses his/her preference for certain kinds of music.

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EXPECTATION PK.AR.4.f) Repeats, responds and/or reacts to lyrics and/or melodies. Mighty Minutes MM66: Musical Junk

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Theatre / Dramatic Play

STANDARD PK.AR.5. Participates in a variety of dramatic play activities to represent fantasy and real life experiences.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.5.a) Represents fantasy, real-life, imagination, and literature through dramatic play. Mighty Minutes MM10: Words in Motion MM11: What Is My Job? MM12: Ticky Ricky MM16: Nothing, Nothing, Something MM17: Leaping Sounds MM25: Freeze MM30: Bounce, Bounce, Bounce MM32: Walk the Line MM34: The Wave MM35: My Name, Too! MM36: Body Patterns MM37: Little Ball MM38: Spatial Patterns MM39: Let's Pretend MM40: Clap a Friend's Name MM41: The Imaginary Ball MM42: Come Play With Me MM43: Bouncing Big Brown Balls MM45: I'm a Sturdy Oak Tree MM49: A Tree My Size MM51: High in the Tree MM53: Three Rowdy Children MM57: Find the Letter Sound MM58: A-Hunting We Will Go MM59: Clap the Beat MM60: The Name Dance MM63: Going on a Journey MM65: People Patterns MM67: Let's Stick Together MM70: The Kids Go Marching In MM72: My Body Jumps MM73: Are You Ready? MM74: Jack in the Box MM75: Busy Bees MM78: Hello Friends MM79: Here Is the Beehive MM81: Humpty Dumpty MM83: Let's Make a Cake MM84: Let's Make Letters MM86: Listening Story MM87: One, Two, Buckle My Shoe MM89: We Like Clapping MM90: Little Miss Muffet MM91: Move to the Beat MM92: Name Cheer MM93: Oh, Dear! What Can the Matter Be? MM96: The Old Man MM97: Shape Hunt MM99: Let's All Follow

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EXPECTATION PK.AR.5.b) Assumes the role of something or someone else and attempts to speak in the appropriate manner and tone. Mighty Minutes MM10: Words in Motion MM11: What Is My Job? MM12: Ticky Ricky MM16: Nothing, Nothing, Something MM17: Leaping Sounds MM25: Freeze MM30: Bounce, Bounce, Bounce MM32: Walk the Line MM34: The Wave MM35: My Name, Too! MM36: Body Patterns MM37: Little Ball MM38: Spatial Patterns MM39: Let's Pretend MM40: Clap a Friend's Name MM41: The Imaginary Ball MM42: Come Play With Me MM43: Bouncing Big Brown Balls MM45: I'm a Sturdy Oak Tree MM49: A Tree My Size MM51: High in the Tree MM53: Three Rowdy Children MM57: Find the Letter Sound MM58: A-Hunting We Will Go MM59: Clap the Beat MM60: The Name Dance MM63: Going on a Journey MM65: People Patterns MM67: Let's Stick Together MM70: The Kids Go Marching In MM72: My Body Jumps MM73: Are You Ready? MM74: Jack in the Box MM75: Busy Bees MM78: Hello Friends MM79: Here Is the Beehive MM81: Humpty Dumpty MM83: Let's Make a Cake MM84: Let's Make Letters MM86: Listening Story MM87: One, Two, Buckle My Shoe MM89: We Like Clapping MM90: Little Miss Muffet MM91: Move to the Beat MM92: Name Cheer MM93: Oh, Dear! What Can the Matter Be? MM96: The Old Man MM97: Shape Hunt MM99: Let's All Follow

EXPECTATION PK.AR.5.c) Participates in teacher-guided and/or spontaneous dramatic play activities such as acting out a story. Mighty Minutes MM10: Words in Motion MM11: What Is My Job? MM12: Ticky Ricky MM16: Nothing, Nothing, Something MM17: Leaping Sounds MM25: Freeze MM30: Bounce, Bounce, Bounce MM32: Walk the Line

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EXPECTATION PK.AR.5.d) Uses basic props, and costume pieces to establish time, setting, and character. Mighty Minutes MM10: Words in Motion MM11: What Is My Job? MM12: Ticky Ricky MM16: Nothing, Nothing, Something MM17: Leaping Sounds MM25: Freeze MM30: Bounce, Bounce, Bounce MM32: Walk the Line MM34: The Wave MM35: My Name, Too! MM36: Body Patterns MM37: Little Ball MM38: Spatial Patterns MM39: Let's Pretend MM40: Clap a Friend's Name MM41: The Imaginary Ball MM42: Come Play With Me MM43: Bouncing Big Brown Balls MM45: I'm a Sturdy Oak Tree MM49: A Tree My Size

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MM51: High in the Tree MM53: Three Rowdy Children MM57: Find the Letter Sound MM58: A-Hunting We Will Go MM59: Clap the Beat MM60: The Name Dance MM63: Going on a Journey MM65: People Patterns MM67: Let's Stick Together MM70: The Kids Go Marching In MM72: My Body Jumps MM73: Are You Ready? MM74: Jack in the Box MM75: Busy Bees MM78: Hello Friends MM79: Here Is the Beehive MM81: Humpty Dumpty MM83: Let's Make a Cake MM84: Let's Make Letters MM86: Listening Story MM87: One, Two, Buckle My Shoe MM89: We Like Clapping MM90: Little Miss Muffet MM91: Move to the Beat MM92: Name Cheer MM93: Oh, Dear! What Can the Matter Be? MM96: The Old Man MM97: Shape Hunt MM99: Let's All Follow

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Theatre / Dramatic Play

STANDARD PK.AR.6. Responds and reacts to theater and drama presentations.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.6.a) Demonstrates age-appropriate behavior when observing theatre and drama. Mighty Minutes MM10: Words in Motion MM11: What Is My Job? MM12: Ticky Ricky MM16: Nothing, Nothing, Something MM17: Leaping Sounds MM25: Freeze MM30: Bounce, Bounce, Bounce MM32: Walk the Line MM34: The Wave MM35: My Name, Too! MM36: Body Patterns MM37: Little Ball MM38: Spatial Patterns MM39: Let's Pretend MM40: Clap a Friend's Name MM41: The Imaginary Ball MM42: Come Play With Me MM43: Bouncing Big Brown Balls MM45: I'm a Sturdy Oak Tree MM49: A Tree My Size MM51: High in the Tree MM53: Three Rowdy Children MM57: Find the Letter Sound MM58: A-Hunting We Will Go MM59: Clap the Beat MM60: The Name Dance MM63: Going on a Journey MM65: People Patterns MM67: Let's Stick Together

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MM70: The Kids Go Marching In MM72: My Body Jumps MM73: Are You Ready? MM74: Jack in the Box MM75: Busy Bees MM78: Hello Friends MM79: Here Is the Beehive MM81: Humpty Dumpty MM83: Let's Make a Cake MM84: Let's Make Letters MM86: Listening Story MM87: One, Two, Buckle My Shoe MM89: We Like Clapping MM90: Little Miss Muffet MM91: Move to the Beat MM92: Name Cheer MM93: Oh, Dear! What Can the Matter Be? MM96: The Old Man MM97: Shape Hunt MM99: Let's All Follow

EXPECTATION PK.AR.6.b) Expresses his/her feelings about theatrical or dramatic productions or experiences through oral, written or visual expressions. Mighty Minutes MM10: Words in Motion MM11: What Is My Job? MM12: Ticky Ricky MM16: Nothing, Nothing, Something MM17: Leaping Sounds MM25: Freeze MM30: Bounce, Bounce, Bounce MM32: Walk the Line MM34: The Wave MM35: My Name, Too! MM36: Body Patterns MM37: Little Ball MM38: Spatial Patterns MM39: Let's Pretend MM40: Clap a Friend's Name MM41: The Imaginary Ball MM42: Come Play With Me MM43: Bouncing Big Brown Balls MM45: I'm a Sturdy Oak Tree MM49: A Tree My Size MM51: High in the Tree MM53: Three Rowdy Children MM57: Find the Letter Sound MM58: A-Hunting We Will Go MM59: Clap the Beat MM60: The Name Dance MM63: Going on a Journey MM65: People Patterns MM67: Let's Stick Together MM70: The Kids Go Marching In MM72: My Body Jumps MM73: Are You Ready? MM74: Jack in the Box MM75: Busy Bees MM78: Hello Friends MM79: Here Is the Beehive MM81: Humpty Dumpty MM83: Let's Make a Cake MM84: Let's Make Letters MM86: Listening Story MM87: One, Two, Buckle My Shoe

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MM89: We Like Clapping MM90: Little Miss Muffet MM91: Move to the Beat MM92: Name Cheer MM93: Oh, Dear! What Can the Matter Be? MM96: The Old Man MM97: Shape Hunt MM99: Let's All Follow

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Dance / Creative Movement

STANDARD PK.AR.7. Expresses what he/she knows, thinks, feels and believes through dance and creative movement.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.7.c) Uses creativity using his/her body (dance, march, hop, jump, sway, clap, snap, stomp, twist, turn, etc.). Mighty Minutes MM10: Words in Motion MM34: The Wave MM67: Let's Stick Together

EXPECTATION PK.AR.7.f) Learns simple, repetitive dance steps and routines. Mighty Minutes MM10: Words in Motion MM34: The Wave MM67: Let's Stick Together

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Dance / Creative Movement

STANDARD PK.AR.8. Responds and reacts to dance and creative movement.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.8.a) Imitates parts of dance or movement activity that he/she enjoys. Mighty Minutes MM10: Words in Motion MM34: The Wave MM67: Let's Stick Together

EXPECTATION PK.AR.8.b) Compares and contrasts different forms of dance. Mighty Minutes MM10: Words in Motion MM34: The Wave MM67: Let's Stick Together

EXPECTATION PK.AR.8.c) Demonstrates age appropriate audience behavior when observing dance and creative movement productions. Mighty Minutes MM10: Words in Motion MM34: The Wave MM67: Let's Stick Together

EXPECTATION PK.AR.8.d) Describes interpretations and reactions to dance and movement experience (e.g., drawing a picture, acting it out, retelling a story). Mighty Minutes MM10: Words in Motion MM34: The Wave MM67: Let's Stick Together

CATEGORY / CLUSTER Cultural Differences

STANDARD PK.AR.9. Expresses an understanding of artistic difference among cultures.

EXPECTATION PK.AR.9.a) Compares his/her artistic creations with those from other cultures. Mighty Minutes MM64: Paper Towel Rap

EXPECTATION PK.AR.9.c) Distinguishes between different sounds of music and types of instruments from other cultures.

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Mighty Minutes MM66: Musical Junk

EXPECTATION PK.AR.9.d) Discusses dances and dramatizations from various cultures. Mighty Minutes MM10: Words in Motion MM11: What Is My Job? MM12: Ticky Ricky MM16: Nothing, Nothing, Something MM17: Leaping Sounds MM25: Freeze MM30: Bounce, Bounce, Bounce MM32: Walk the Line MM34: The Wave MM35: My Name, Too! MM36: Body Patterns MM37: Little Ball MM38: Spatial Patterns MM39: Let's Pretend MM40: Clap a Friend's Name MM41: The Imaginary Ball MM42: Come Play With Me MM43: Bouncing Big Brown Balls MM45: I'm a Sturdy Oak Tree MM49: A Tree My Size MM51: High in the Tree MM53: Three Rowdy Children MM57: Find the Letter Sound MM58: A-Hunting We Will Go MM59: Clap the Beat MM60: The Name Dance MM63: Going on a Journey MM65: People Patterns MM67: Let's Stick Together MM70: The Kids Go Marching In MM72: My Body Jumps MM73: Are You Ready? MM74: Jack in the Box MM75: Busy Bees MM78: Hello Friends MM79: Here Is the Beehive MM81: Humpty Dumpty MM83: Let's Make a Cake MM84: Let's Make Letters MM86: Listening Story MM87: One, Two, Buckle My Shoe MM89: We Like Clapping MM90: Little Miss Muffet MM91: Move to the Beat MM92: Name Cheer MM93: Oh, Dear! What Can the Matter Be? MM96: The Old Man MM97: Shape Hunt MM99: Let's All Follow

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